Biography

Gimme Some Lovin’ became transatlantic shorthand for swinging-sixties optimism.

Keep On Running and early singles bridged skiffle curiosity to R&B attack.

Steve Winwood’s precocious voice carried psych edges before Traffic horizons.

High-bitrate streams keep Hammond leakage, pick scrape, and room slapback.

New Clear Radio streams curated rock-focused programming with quality up to 320kbps—ideal for hearing guitar-driven records with depth and punch.

At a glance

  • British band formed in Birmingham in 1963 featuring Steve Winwood on vocals and keyboard.
  • Gimme Some Lovin’ (1966 single) reached top chart positions in the UK and US.
  • Won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Recording for Gimme Some Lovin’ at the 9th Annual Grammy Awards in 1967.