Steve Prestwich

Drummer

Birthday March 5, 1954

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Jan 16, 2011 (56)

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About

Australian musician best remembered as the drummer for the 70's rock band Cold Chisel, with whom he wrote hit singles like "When the War Is Over." He was later a member of The Little River Band and released two solo albums.

Before Fame

He was born in Liverpool and joined the folk band Sandy in 1970.

Trivia

Following his death as a result of a brain tumor, a flame tree was planted in his memory at the National Arboretum Canberra.

Family Life

He was survived by a daughter named Melody and a son named Vaughan.

Associated With

He was bandmates in Cold Chisel with the band's singer, Jimmy Barnes.