Steve Gribbin

Steve's parents come from the Anfield and Everton Valley areas of Liverpool. By the time he was born in 1960 they had moved to a flat in Waterloo, where Steve and his family were raised.

He attended the local catholic grammar school, St Mary's College, where he developed a deep love of both English literature and pop music. Whilst at school Steve was in several rock bands, by the age of 16 he was singing lead vocals and playing the bass (bought at the world-famous but now sadly defunct Hessy's Music Shop). Although the band specialised in covers they also began writing their own material which was characterised by a penchant for melodic rock, accompanied by a tendency (borne of youthful inexperience) to speed up towards the end of every song. Some people thought they did this deliberately. They didn't!

After several line-up changes and with university beckoning, the band dissolved. Steve went to Goldsmith's College in London to study English Literature and whilst here played rhythm guitar with several other bands.

After a brief return to Liverpool with its rather limited employment opportunities Steve decided to return to student life in London. He studied for a masters degree in 20th Century European Literature at Queen Mary's College, completing his dissertation on George Orwell and 1930s Literature.

Fearful of getting a proper job he formed Skint Video in 1982. A song based comedy duo who became a well respected act, they appeared on many TV and radio shows such as Saturday Live, Open Space, Cabaret At Jongleurs, Saturday Starship, The Bandung File, The Last Resort, Out Of Order, The Six O'Clock Show, The Mary Whitehouse Experience and Songlines as well as becoming stalwarts of the Edinburgh Festival.

Eventually they split and Steve went solo in 1993. He continues to tour the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland and is a regular performer across the many comedy venues around Liverpool.

You will soon be able to listen to excerpts from an interview with Steve on this website. In the meantime you can hear his tongue-in-cheek song 'City Of Culture', which typifies his style.