Steve Harris

Quick Facts

Full Name	Steve Harris
Occupation	Bassist
Date Of Birth	Mar 12, 1956(1956-03-12)
Age	68
Birthplace	Essex, England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Pisces

Steve Harris Biography

Steve Harris is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on March 12, 1956 in Essex, England, England, United Kingdom. Founder of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden who served as the bassist, backing vocalist, primary songwriter and occasional keyboardist for the legendary band. He celebrated 40 years with the band in 2015.

He and guitarist Dave Murray performed on every one of Iron Maiden’s albums, the only two members of the group to do so.

Harris was influenced by the progressive rock bands of the 1970s, as well as early hard rock and heavy metal bands. His influences include Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, UFO, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash, and Yes. Speaking about the early Iron Maiden sound, Steve Harris described the band as using twin-guitar harmonies inspired by Wishbone Ash and Thin Lizzy, complex time and mood changes from Genesis and Jethro Tull, and the dark melodic elements of Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin.

Initially Harris wanted to play drums, but did not have enough space for a drum kit in his house and so decided on the bass instead. Entirely self- taught, his first bass was a copy of a Fender Precision model which cost him £40 in 1971.

His oldest daughter Lauren is a singer, and his oldest son George is a guitarist. His second daughter Kerry worked as a production assistant for Iron Maiden, and he had one more kid with his ex-wife Lorraine named Faye. He and Lorraine divorced in 1993 after 16 years. He would have two more children named Stanley and Maisie with a woman named Emma.

Steve Harris Net Worth

Steve Harris is one of the richest Bassist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Steve Harris 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Growing up, he aspired to be a professional footballer before finding music, particularly the drums, to be his passion. He previously played in bands called Influence (later called Gypsy’s Kiss) and Smiler.

He released a solo album called British Lion in September of 2012.

Stephen Percy Harris (born 12 March 1956) is an English musician, bassist, keyboardist, singer, backing vocalist, primary songwriter and founder of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. He has been the band’s only constant member since their inception in 1975 and one of only two to have appeared on all of their albums, the other being guitarist Dave Murray.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Steve Harris height 5′ 9″ Steve weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Steve Harris Dating?

According to our records, Steve Harris married to Lorraine Harris (m. 1983–1993). As of December 1, 2023, Steve Harris’s is not dating anyone.

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Harris also directs and edits many of the band’s live videos, beginning with Maiden England in 1989. Although not intending to himself, Harris edited the Rock in Rio DVD as he was unsatisfied with the results produced by the band’s hired production crew. In undertaking the project, Harris had to teach himself how to use digital editing software with equipment he had installed in Barnyard Studios, and went on to edit Iron Maiden’s next DVD, Death on the Road. On top of this, he has contributed to the production of thirteen of the band’s music videos, with “Infinite Dreams”, “Holy Smoke”, “Tailgunner” and “Bring Your Daughter… to the Slaughter” being directed and edited by Harris alone.

Facts & Trivia

Steve Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Steve Harris celebrates birthday on March 12 of every year.

In 1993, Harris was divorced from his wife, Lorraine, whom he met 16 years previously. He later said this was “probably the toughest time I’ve ever faced,” and the changes in his personal life are credited with inspiring the mood of the following Iron Maiden album, 1995’s The X Factor. Harris has four children with Lorraine: Lauren, Kerry, Faye and George, and two children with current partner Emma: Stanley and Maisie.

Is Wood Harris and Steve Harris brothers?

Harris was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of seamstress Mattie and bus driver John Harris. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts from Northern Illinois University (NIU) and a Master of Arts from New York University. He is the younger brother of actor Steve Harris.

How good of a bass player is Steve Harris?

“He’s been the driving force behind the greatest metal band of all time for more than 35 years. He’s an icon, a hero and a living testament to the power of ambition, determination and humility. But more important than that, Steve Harris is an absolute beast of a bass player.

What is actor Steve Harris doing now?

Veteran actor Steve Harris, who played lawyer Eugene Young in “The Practice,” returns to the legal game in “Filthy Rich,” the new Fox drama airing Mondays at 9 p.m. The pulpy Southern Gothic drama follows the wealthy Monreaux family, who own a Christian TV empire called Sunshine Network.

Does Steve Harris use a pick?

With the bass now in hand, Harris has the option of playing with a pick or using his fingers. He was told to learn acoustic guitar first, so he was familiar with using a pick, but found it easier to move around the strings with his fingers.

Is Steve Harris married?

Lorraine Harris