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Steve Lillywhite; Legendary Music Producer - U2, Peter Gabriel, Siouxsie & Simple Minds

Steve Lillywhite

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First published: January 21, 2025
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Steve Lillywhite's innovative production techniques have significantly influenced the sound of modern rock and pop music. More interviews; http://www.popthehistorymakers.com


Born March 15, 1955, in Egham, Surrey, England, Steve Lillywhite, is a distinguished British record producer whose career began in 1972 as a tape operator for PolyGram.

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Over the decades, he has been credited on over 500 records, collaborating with a diverse range of artists including U2, The Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, and Dave Matthews Band.

Lillywhite's innovative production techniques have significantly influenced the sound of modern rock and pop music. Notably, he co-developed the gated reverb drum sound with Peter Gabriel and engineer Hugh Padgham during the recording of Gabriel's third solo album in 1980, a technique that became a hallmark of 1980s music.

His work has earned him six Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year in 2006, and in 2012, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to music.

As of recent years, Lillywhite has been residing in Indonesia.

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