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Steve Lillywhite is listed as a record producer and composer. Steve Lillywhite was born in Egham, United Kingdom on March 15, 1955. That works out to 71 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Strode's College. Awards on record include Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Steve Lillywhite is the kind of name most people skip right over, but anyone who cares about records knows it. Over 500 credits since 1977 is a staggering number, and the company he kept says everything: U2, Talking Heads, Simple Minds, the Psychedelic Furs, Kirsty MacColl. To me he's a classic studio craftsman, the guy shaping the sound while the singers get the spotlight, and the CBE confirms Britain noticed. I find producers like him fascinating because their fingerprints are everywhere yet invisible. You've heard his work for decades without knowing his name. That kind of quiet, prolific influence is the real measure of a career in music.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Lillywhite
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・リリーホワイト
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・りりーほわいと
- Born
- March 15, 1955 (age 71)
- Origin
- Egham, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- record producer / composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
2. Background
- University
- Strode's College
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/sillywhite
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve%20Lillywhite
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B4%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AA%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9B%E3%83%AF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q740610
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
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Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Lillywhite born?
Steve Lillywhite was born on March 15, 1955 and is 71 years old.
Where is Steve Lillywhite from?
Steve Lillywhite is from Egham, United Kingdom.
What does Steve Lillywhite do?
Steve Lillywhite works as record producer, composer.
Where did Steve Lillywhite study?
Steve Lillywhite attended Strode's College.
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