Steve Negus
- January 4, 2024
- Drummer
Quick Facts
Steve Negus Biography
| Name | Steve Negus |
| Birthday | Feb 19 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Place Of Birth | Hamilton |
| Home Town | Ontario |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Steve Negus is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on February 19, 1952 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Canadian musician and drummer who was famous for his part in the group Saga for 26 years, and for the creation of his own band, the Gilmour Negus Project.
He played in He has played on Chris de Burgh‘s album, The Getaway in 1982.’s album, The Getaway in 1982.
With Saga, Negus earned many gold and platinum selling CDs in Europe, Canada, and the U.S. In 1981, the band went to England to work with Rupert Hine as producer, and Worlds Apart was recorded at Farmyard Studios. Producer Hine also had Steve play drums on Chris de Burgh’s album, The Getaway. “Don’t Pay the Ferryman” was the single from that album, which went to #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The Getaway went to number one on the German charts, followed by Saga’s own Worlds Apart at number two.
In the late 80’s, Negus and keyboardist Jim Gilmour left Saga and formed GNP (Gilmour Negus Project) with singer Robert Bevan for Virgin Records. The CD Safety Zone which was produced by Negus came out in 1989. Before a follow-up CD could be written and recorded, Negus and Gilmour reunited with Saga which ended GNP. In 2003, Negus left Saga once again.
His family was from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Steve Negus Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Drummer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Steve Negus is one of the richest Drummer from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Steve Negus 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He joined the group Fludd after being asked as a drummer his first gig was at a club in Toronto.
The album was released by him entitled Dare to Dream in 2007.
Stephen William Negus (born February 19, 1952) is a Canadian drummer, songwriter, who was a member of the progressive rock band Saga for twenty-six years. In the late 80’s, he and keyboardist Jim Gilmour left Saga and formed GNP (Gilmour Negus Project).
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Facts & Trivia
Steve Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Steve Negus celebrates birthday on February 19 of every year.
Top Facts about Steve Negus
- Steve Negus is a Canadian drummer and songwriter.
- He was born on September 19, 1952 in Sarnia, Ontario.
- Negus is best known as the drummer for the band Saga.
- He co-wrote many of Saga’s hit songs including “On The Loose”.
- Negus played drums on all of Saga’s studio albums from 1978-1987.
- He left Saga in 1987 to pursue other musical projects.
- Negus has also worked as a producer and engineer for various artists.
- In addition to music, he has an interest in aviation and flying.
- Negus currently resides in British Columbia, Canada.
- He continues to perform and record music with various artists today.