Editing Steven Wilson (section)

{{Short description|English musician (born 1967)}}
{{other people}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Use British English|date=July 2012}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| background        = person
| name              = Steven Wilson
| image             = HF2023PorcupineTree 3 (cropped).jpg
| caption           = Wilson performing in 2023
| birth_name        = Steven John Wilson
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1967|11|3|df=yes}}
| birth_place       = [[Kingston upon Thames]], [[Greater London|London]], England
| origin            = [[Hemel Hempstead]], [[Hertfordshire]], England
| genre             = {{Flatlist|
* [[Progressive rock]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/steven-wilson-mn0000455886|title=Steven Wilson &#124; Biography, Albums, Streaming Links|website=AllMusic}}</ref>
* [[art rock]]<ref name="montreal" />
* [[post-progressive]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sharma|first1=Amit|title=Matt Berry: the 10 records that changed my life|url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/matt-berry-the-10-records-that-changed-my-life-631394|website=[[musicradar]]|date=2 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915155445/http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/matt-berry-the-10-records-that-changed-my-life-631394|archive-date=15 September 2016}}</ref>
}}
| occupation        = {{flatlist|
* Musician
* singer
* songwriter 
* record producer
}}
| instrument        = {{flatlist|
* Vocals
* guitar
* piano
* keyboards
* bass
}}
| years_active      = 1980–present
| label             = [[Caroline International|Virgin Music UK]], [[Kscope]]
| current_member_of = {{flatlist|
* [[Porcupine Tree]]
* [[No-Man]]
* [[Blackfield]]
* [[Bass Communion]]
}}
| past_member_of    = {{flatlist|
* [[Storm Corrosion]]
* [[Incredible Expanding Mindfuck]]
}}
| website           = [http://stevenwilsonhq.com Steven Wilson HQ]|<!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
}}
'''Steven John Wilson''' (born 3 November 1967) is an English musician. He is the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist, and songwriter of the rock band [[Porcupine Tree]], as well as being a member of several other bands, including [[Blackfield]], [[Storm Corrosion]] and [[No-Man]]. He is also a solo artist, having released eight solo albums since his solo debut [[Insurgentes (album)|''Insurgentes'']] in 2008. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Wilson has made music prolifically and earned critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=4 August 2017|url=http://www.popmatters.com/feature/131241-outcast-from-the-mainstream-an-interview-with-steven-wilson/|title=Outcast from the Mainstream: An Interview with Steven Wilson|date=21 September 2010|first=Stephen|last=Humphries|website=[[PopMatters]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924061541/http://www.popmatters.com/feature/131241-outcast-from-the-mainstream-an-interview-with-steven-wilson/|archive-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> His honours include six nominations for [[Grammy Award for Best Surround Sound Album|Grammy Awards]]: twice with Porcupine Tree, once with his collaborative band [[Storm Corrosion]] and three times as a solo artist. In 2017, ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' described him as "a resolutely independent artist" and "probably the most successful British artist you've never heard of".<ref name="telegraph.co">{{cite news|access-date=16 August 2017|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/what-to-listen-to/steven-wilson-bone-album-track-track-interview/|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|title=Steven Wilson reveals the stories behind his album To the Bone - track by track and interview|format=video|date=15 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170816035747/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/what-to-listen-to/steven-wilson-bone-album-track-track-interview/|archive-date=16 August 2017|last1=Morgan|first1=Clive}}</ref>

Wilson is a self-taught composer, producer, audio engineer, guitar and keyboard player, and plays other instruments as needed, including [[bass guitar]], [[autoharp]], [[hammered dulcimer]] and [[flute]]. His influences and work have encompassed a diverse range of genres including [[Pop music|pop]], [[Psychedelic music|psychedelia]], [[Progressive Rock|progressive rock]] and [[Electronic music|electronic]], among others, shifting his musical direction through his albums.<ref name="montreal">{{cite web|access-date=17 August 2017|url=https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/music/jazz-fest-steven-wilson-the-complete-conversation|website=[[Montreal Gazette]]|title=Jazz fest: Steven Wilson – the complete conversation|first=Jordan |last=Zivitz|date=18 June 2015|url-status=live|archive-date=19 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619011511/http://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/music/jazz-fest-steven-wilson-the-complete-conversation}}</ref> His concerts incorporate [[quadraphonic sound]] and elaborate visuals.<ref name="aquarian">{{cite web | access-date = 19 February 2017 | url = http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/05/20/the-sonic-sorcerer-an-interview-with-steven-wilson/ | title = The Sonic Sorcerer: An Interview with Steven Wilson | first = Gregg | last = McQueen | date = 20 May 2015 | website = [[The Aquarian Weekly]] | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150523035445/http://www.theaquarian.com/2015/05/20/the-sonic-sorcerer-an-interview-with-steven-wilson/ | archive-date = 23 May 2015 }}</ref> He has worked with artists such as [[Elton John]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=July 2020|first=Dave Everley31|title=Steven Wilson: how I got Elton John on my new album|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/steven-wilson-how-i-got-elton-john-on-my-new-album|access-date=2021-01-25|website=Prog Magazine|date=31 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref> [[Guns N' Roses]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hadusek |first=Jon |date=2022-11-04 |title=Guns N' Roses unveil new 2022 version of "November Rain" featuring a 50-Piece orchestra: Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2022/11/guns-n-roses-november-rain-2022-version-stream/ |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=Consequence |language=en-US}}</ref> [[XTC]], [[Opeth]], [[Pendulum (drum and bass band)|Pendulum]], [[Yes (band)|Yes]], [[King Crimson]], [[Fish (singer)|Fish]], [[Marillion]], [[Black Sabbath]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://musictap.com/2020/11/23/black-sabbath-celebrate-50th-anniversary-of-vol-4-with-expanded-4cd-box/|title=Black Sabbath Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Vol. 4 With Expanded 4CD Box, 5LP Box|first=MA|last=Rowe|date=23 November 2020}}</ref> and [[Anathema (band)|Anathema]], and has built a reputation for his work remixing classic pop and rock records into new [[Stereophonic sound|stereo]], [[5.1 surround sound|5.1]] and [[Dolby Atmos]] versions.

Wilson’s eighth studio album, ''[[The Overview (album)|The Overview]]'', was released on 14 March 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Everleypublished |first=Dave |date=2024-12-20 |title="I've gone back to a more progressive style." Steven Wilson will release new album The Overview in March |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/ive-gone-back-to-a-more-progressive-style-steven-wilson-will-release-new-album-the-overview-in-march |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=louder |language=en}}</ref>