Artist description "Anonymous" is a one-man band. Other than a few backing vocals, Steve Stewart-Williams plays absolutely everything, from drums to guitars to keyboards to vocals to didjeridu.

Music Style Rock/Pop/Eclectic

Musical Influences Beatles, Sex Pistols, Doors, Mindbrain, Clash, Nirvana, Radical Ape

Similar Artists Beatles, Sex Pistols, Doors, Clash, Nirvana, Oasis, Casual Angst.

Artist History The date of Steve Stewart-Williams' birth is unknown, and the circumstances of most of his life are shrouded in mystery. What IS known is that, waking up one morning with an album's worth of songs resting gently in his mind, yet no way to get them to a wider audience, Steve gave up drinking (and other substantial activities) to fund his debut album. This album (entitled "Dreams of Beauty and Pain") was released in 1999, to thunderous applause. Here is an example of the kind of impact this album has been having. One person, on hearing it, quit his high-paying job in order to pursue his dream of becoming a musician. He has since released his own self-funded debut album.

Group Members VOCALS: Steve Stewart-Williams is bigger than Jesus, and even bigger than the Beatles. (Steve is a mighty six foot six.) GUITARS: Stephen Jolyon Pakenham Stewart-Williams. While in Liverpool recently, Stephen played lead guitar with a band that played with the Beatles. DRUMS: SJP Stewart-Williams. Most rock n roll moment: SJP got married wearing leather trousers. This almost makes up for the fact that his role was really just pushing the "go" button on the drum machine. BASS: Stevie Stu, AKA the pop/rock psychologist. Twas Stevie Stu who decided to use the name Anonymous. The idea was that the album, Dreams of Beauty and Pain, would be a completely anonymous release. There would be no photos of him, and not even his name would be used. Stevie Stu wanted to avoid the distasteful pursuit of fame and status. However, since then he has changed his mind, and wants all the glory he can possibly get. Says Stevie Stu (in press): "I finally got in touch with my shallow side, which I had been repressing for so long." KEYBOARDS: Big Steve. Hobbies: philosophy and food. As there are only a few songs featuring keyboards, Big Steve has had enough free time to discover the meaning of life. "Life is meaningless", he argues, "but it can still be good for a laugh."

Instruments Guitar, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Drums, Toaster

Albums Dreams of Beauty and Pain

Press Reviews No press reviews have appeared yet, but Steve's mum likes his album.

Location Wellington - New Zealand

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