Steve Cradock

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Stephen John "Steve" Cradock (born 22 August 1969 in Solihull) is an English guitarist, best known for his appearance in the rock band Ocean Colour Scene.

Cradock has also appeared on several of Weller's solo albums since his self-titled debut solo album.

In 2014, Cradock began playing lead guitar for the British Ska band The Specials. He is a unique guitarist with a retro, 1960s sound.

The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were among Cradock's influences.

Cradock is also known as one of the most versatile British guitarists (even by Ocean Colour Scene's reviewers), and he also plays keyboards, bass guitar, and drums.

Personal life

Sally Edwards, a record plugger for Ocean Colour Scene in 1996, was married in Cradock. Sunny Elizabeth (born March 2003) and Casius Earl (born July 2004) live in Marldon, Devon. On an appearance on Soccer AM, he confirmed that he is an Aston Villa F.C. Despite being a fan, I did not attend many games.

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Life and career

Cradock was born in Solihull, Warwickshire, and his father, Chris Cradock, a police officer, would later become his son's boss. He was educated at Lode Heath School in Solihull.

Cradock formed The Boys in 1988, with Solihull's schoolfriends. The band appeared at various Mod festivals around the Midlands, including "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" and "Strange Town" by The Clash. Despite gaining traction on the Birmingham gig circuit, the band was well-received by audiences in several other towns, including London and Bournemouth. The band's first three-track vinyl album, Happy Days, was released in Gorleston on August Bank Holidays. Plans to debut a six-track mini-album soon after were not realized. However, the band contributed to a compilation album titled "Going Out," which was released by a London-based company called Unicorn. The band's career came at an end with Steve Marriott's support role at the Irish Centre in Digbeth.

Paul Weller, Cradock's idol and future mentor, appeared in the late 1980s. He'll be spending time at Weller's recording studio in Marble Arch, London, attempting to get a hold on The Boys' songs. Although Kenny Wheeler was rightfully barred from the premises, Cradock left a lasting impression on Weller.

Despite catching the attention of Polydor and CBS, the band dissolvant and Cradock joined Ocean Colour Scene, with Simon Fowler, Damon Minchella, and Oscar Harrison.

Cradock formed Ocean Colour Scene in 1989 with Fowler, Minchella, and Harrison, following the dissolution of both The Boys and The Fanatics. Cradock, the founder of Ocean Colour Scene in 1991, returned to Weller's London studio with Ocean Colour Scene; Cradock and Weller became friends, and Ocean Colour Scene were soon welcomed to tour with Weller. The band's debut album, Ocean Colour Scene, was released on Fontana Records within two years of being signed. Although they gained some fame, the band felt that their potential had yet to be reached. Following Paul Weller's first full tour, he co-financed the production of the band's second album, Moseley Shoals.

In 1995, OCS was signed to MCA Records, and Moseley Shoals has sold over 3,000,000 copies worldwide.

Cradock joined Weller's band in 1992, having helped him with the Ocean Colour Scene. Cradock has appeared on all Weller's studio albums, playing the guitar and other instruments. Cradock co-wrote the songs "Night Lights," "111" and "Song for Alice" on the album 22 Dreams. Weller gifted Cradock with a Rickenbacker guitar on his 30th birthday in 1999. This guitar can be heard on Ocean Colour Scene's "Free My Name" album by A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad. Weller and Cradock's musical relationship continues to develop, with the two bands collaborating together when Weller goes on tour. Cradock is also responsible for co-writing "Drifters" on the 2012 release Sonik Kicks, which reached No. 1 in the UK charts, to be precise. In March 2012, he performed tracks from this album with Weller at London's Roadhouse. On Weller's 2012 album When Your Garden Is Overgrown, a recreation of Cradock's "Lay Down Your Weary Burden" (from his 2011 album Peace City West).

Solo career

Cradock revealed on the Ocean Colour Scene website that he had started working on a solo album in early 2008, the recording of which took place at Black Barn Studios in Surrey. Cradock talked about his solo album and revealed that he plays all the instruments on the album during a phone interview with BBC Radio Tees in April 2008. Cradock performed his own songs on his tour with Weller in 2007, and 2008. Paul Weller and his partner, Sally Cradock, appear on the album.

The Kundalini Target was announced on the album, and it reached No. 1 on the charts; it was no. 114 on the charts, 34 in Play.com's charts, and 30 in iTunes' charts.

Cradock's second solo album Peace City West was released on Kundalini Music (a label established by Cradock and his wife) on April 4, 2011 and features collaborations with James Buckley, Paul Weller, Sally Cradock, Andy Crofts of The Moons, and PP Arnold.

Steve Cradock's third solo effort in September 2013 featured his wife Sally on co-production and co-writing.

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