b, 1947-1981 GB, Grimsby
Musician of Rock and Pop
Steve Currie (19 May 1947 – 28 April 1981) was born in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England. He was best known as the bass player and long-term member of the English glam rock band T. Rex.Whilst working for the local Tax office, Currie played with local Grimsby group "The Rumble Band". He joined T. Rex (recently renamed from Tyrannosaurus Rex) as bass guitarist in November 1970 (although the band were still listed as a duo) and continued to play with them until late 1976.After leaving T. Rex, he went into session work, working for Chris "Motorbikin'" Spedding.