Steve Hewitt
Steve Hewitt | |
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Steve Hewitt backstage at Manchester Academy, February 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Steven James Hewitt |
| Born | 22 March 1971 |
| Origin | Northwich, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, electronic rock, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drums, percussion, guitar, bass, piano, keyboards |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Action, Rough Trade, Hut, Virgin, Ancient B |
Steven James Hewitt (born 22 March 1971) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is the frontman of his own band, Love Amongst Ruin. Hewitt is best known for his tenure as the drummer for Placebo between September 1996 and October 2007. He plays drums and guitar left-handed.