Simply Red’s longtime bass player Steve Lewinson has died at age 58.
Steve was a member of Simply Red from 1995 to 1998 then again from 2003 to 2010 and 2015 until his death.
Steve first played on the 1998 Simply Red album ‘Blue’ and then ever album from ‘Home’ in 2003 to ‘Time’ in 2023.
Steve Lewinson started out prominent in the UK jazz scene in the early 80s before expanding into contemporary and pop music.
Steve has also played live or on records with Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Amy Winehouse, George Michael, Sade, Massive Attack and Herbie Hancock. He played on award-winning recordings, film soundtracks, and theater and opera productions.
In a statement Mick Hucknall said, “Steve was a fine Man. A loving, caring, considerate Man. A consummate professional and a joy to work with. While we are absolutely devastated by his loss, we feel immensely proud and grateful to have known him. A fine Man indeed.”
Steve Lewinson, widely known and loved as the bass player for the band Simply Red, tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday 16th December, 2024. He was just 58 years of age.
In October 2024 he was diagnosed with an aggressive and malignant brain tumour and had already undergone initial treatment.
Despite the nature of the diagnosis, Steve’s condition was considered to be stable at the time, and he was optimistic about further interventions. His passing at this stage was an unexpected and devastating shock to us all.Steve faced his journey with courage and hope, and he had excellent care and support from his family, friends and medical teams.
In his final moments he was surrounded by his wife and family who held him with love.Thank you for your sensitivity in our time of grief.
The family of Steve Lewinson
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