Current Line Up (2017- )

Albums: 'EST'd 1969'




Maddy Prior (MBE)
Vocals
1969-1997; 2002-present

The legendary English folk singer has been with Steeleye since the band formed in 1969 (Except between '97-02 when Maddy left for 5 years). For more information about Maddy and her current activities see her bio.

Liam Genockey
1989-97; 2002-

Steeleye's second long-term drummer has performed with many famous musicians over the years. Liam joined in 1989 replacing the bands only previous regular drummer Nigel Pegrum. See Liam's Bio page for more details. 

Julian Littman
Guitar, Mandolin. 2011-

Multi talented Juilan has had a long career as a musician, actor and musical theatre performer. Julian replaced Ken Nicol on guitar/vocals back in 2011. See Julian's Bio page for more details. 

Jessie May-Smart
Violin, 2014-

Jessie took over violin duties from Peter Knight in 2014 and like Peter was a student of the Royal Academy of Music. To see Jessie's other musical collaborations please go to her website linked below. 

Andrew 'Spud' Sinclair
Lead Guitar, 2015-

'Spud' replaced Pete Zorn in 2015 becoming the bands first upfront 'lead' guitarist, leaving Julian to fill the 'Rhythm guitar'/Multi instrumental role. Spud played with Rick Kemp on his Solo albums in the 90's, plays in various Borders based local bands and as well as performing solo he runs the Carlisle office of the music teaching Company 'The Rock Project'.

Roger Carey
Bass, 2017-

Jazz and Rock influenced Bassist Roger played with Liam and Peter in various Jazz groups and now regularly teams up with his wife Liane Carroll, a well known English jazz vocalist and pianist. He joined in 2017 taking over from 'classic' line up bass player Rick Kemp.

Violeta Vicci
Violin, 2019-

Violeta has been covering and job sharing with Jessie, who has been on maternity leave, and has released three solo albums. For more details please see Violeta's website below.