Steve Walwyn

Stephen Martin Walwyn (born 8 June 1956 in Southam, Warwickshire, England) is an English rhythm and blues guitarist, best known for his playing with Dr. Feelgood, but who has also played with Eddie and the Hot Rods, Steve Marriott and the DTs, the Roger Chapman Band, the Big Town Playboys and his own band Steve Walwyn and Friends.

Walwyn (after 32 years in Dr Feelgood) then joined up with Horace Panter (42 years in The Specials) and Ted Duggan (from Badfinger, The Beat and The Selecter) in The Dirt Road Band, touring from 5 March 2022.

Early career Walwyn states his inspiration to become a guitarist was Rory Gallagher's album Live in Europe. but subsequent records had failed, and they grew tired of the "one hit wonder" tag. The band had moved to Leamington Spa and were also writing their own rock songs, which they performed as '4 Wheel Drive', a name they soon changed to 'Chevy'. As 'Chevy' they toured supporting bands such as Alvin Lee, Hawkwind and Gillan. As well as recording one of their two BBC in Concert Programmes, whilst Walwyn was a member, Chevy also issued three singles: "Too Much Loving"/"See the Light", "The Taker"/"Life on the Run" and "Just Another Day"/"Rock On" and one album, The Taker, in September 1980. The album received good critical reviews, but did not sell well.

In 1982, Walwyn briefly joined The Mosquitos, with Brian Helicopter, and recorded their only single, "Somethin' Outta Nothin'", before joining Leicester band The DTs. Whilst with the DTs Walwyn appeared on three albums, The DTs, Shakin' and Stirred and Messing with the Blues. Steve Marriott, formerly of the Small Faces and Humble Pie, saw The DTs in 1987, and was so impressed he asked them to join him, forming the band Steve Marriott with the DTs, who also performed as the Steve Marriott Band, until Marriott left to rejoin Peter Frampton in the US in 1989.

Dr. Feelgood Both the DTs, and the Steve Marriott Band, had been the support act for Dr. Feelgood on several occasions, and the Feelgoods had admired his guitar playing. On the departure of Feelgood's guitarist, Gordon Russell, in early 1989, Lee Brilleaux

In the 1990s, Walwyn formed a side project, known variously as 'The GBs' or 'The Steve Walwyn Band', with Craig Rhind (bass) and Chas Chaplin (drums) both former members of the DTs,

Personal life Walwyn is married with three children, and still lives in Warwickshire. His interests include cricket, photography and woodworking. and again for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. in 1986

Album discography With Chevy The Taker (1980) With The DTs The DTs ? Shakin' and Stirred (1983) Live at JB's (1986) Messing with the Blues (1983) ? With Steve Marriott and The DTs Sing The Blues Live CD 1988 Live in Lindau 1988 (US Bootleg) With Steve Marriott 30 Seconds to Midnite (1989) With Steve Marriott and the Official Receivers Steve Marriott and the Official Receivers (2000) (2 Tracks with The DTs) With Big Town Playboys Hip Joint (1994) With Denim Denim on Ice (1999) With The GBs Kelly's Heroes (1994) With Dr Feelgood Live in London (1990) Stupidity Plus (Live 1976–1990) (1991) Compilation Primo (1991) The Feelgood Factor (1993) Down at the Doctors (1994) On The Road Again (1996) Twenty Five Years of Dr. Feelgood (1997) Compilation Chess Masters (2000) Speeding Thru Europe (2003) Repeat Prescription (2006) Solo Instinct To Survive (2015)