Steve Barney The Wanted

As part of a band or session work, Steve’s rock-solid groove & extensive experience of International tours, Studio recordings & TV promo has led him to play all over the world.

Born in Norfolk (UK), a Xmas present of an ‘Argos’ toy drum kit, Steve's mum & dad noticed something was going on. In 1980, rock band Genesis came to the seaside town of Great Yarmouth on tour (not on holiday!). In the audience that night was a 9 year old Steve (his Dad & Uncle Roger) and after seeing Phil & Chester Thompson’s drum solo little Steve left the venue with ringing ears and “Dad, I wanna do that!” in his heart & soul.

Forward to 2010, now residing in the music capital of the world, Liverpool - Steve’s ears are still ringing and he’s doing it!

Touring and recording with Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck, Sugababes and Anastacia have raised Steve’s game with Pop/Rock royalty.

Highlights of Steve's career to date include:

Annie Lennox

• “Solo 2003” tour
• Special guest to Sting’s 2004 North American tour
• “Annie Lennox Sings” 2007 North America tour
• Live 8
• Nelson Mandela’s 46664 concerts
• Peace One Day concert 2007
• Nobel Peace Prize concert 2007

Jeff Beck

• Royal Festival Hall 2002 shows
• Recording drums on the 2003 album "Jeff" from which the track 'Plan B' that Steve played on won a Grammy Award for 'Best Rock Instrumental Performance' at the 46th Grammy Awards

Sugababes

• 'Taller in More Ways' 2006 UK tour
• 'Overloaded-Greatest Hits' 2007 UK tour
• 'Change' 2008 UK tour
• Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday Hyde Park concert
• Special guests to Take That on their 2006 UK stadium tour

Anastacia 

• 'Heavy Rotation' 2009 European tour

Kelis

• T4 on the Beach
• Pukkelpop, Belgium
• Parkenfest, Norway
• Manchester Pride