Steven McKellar

Steven McKellar is a South African musician. He is best known as the lead singer and primary songwriter for the band Civil Twilight. He performed "Nobody Can Save Me" with Linkin Park at the memorial concert for Chester Bennington at the Hollywood Bowl. In 2017, McKellar released a solo project, entitled Dayvid.

Steven McKellar
BornCape Town, South Africa
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instrumentsvocals, bass guitar, keyboards, piano
Years active2009-present
Associated actsCivil Twilight, Linkin Park, Mutemath, Young the Giant

Early life

McKellar was born in Cape Town, South Africa. Growing up, his father had a substantial record collection and his mother played piano, nurturing his interest in music. Among his early influences were Jeff Buckley, Oasis, and Blur.[1] In 1996, he began playing music with his brother Andrew and childhood friend Richard Wouters, ultimately leading to the creation of Civil Twilight.[2]

Career

McKellar moved to Los Angeles, California in 2005, working various odd jobs before relocating to Nashville, Tennessee in 2008.[3] As a member of Civil Twilight, he has shared the stage with Young the Giant, Florence + the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Eat World, Silversun Pickups, and Of Monsters and Men.

His music has been featured in many TV spots, including One Tree Hill, House, Star-Crossed, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.[4][5] "Letters From The Sky" was featured at the end of Episode 11 of Harper's Island.[6]

In 2017, McKellar played with Linkin Park at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.[7]

McKellar released an EP of his solo work in 2017, entitled Dayvid. In support of the record, he embarked on a five-date South African tour.[8]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[9]		 US
Alt.
[10]		 US
Heat.
[11]		 US
Rock
[12]
Civil Twilight ——16—
Holy Weather
  • Released: 26 March 2012
  • Label: Wind-up
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 12420331
Story of an Immigrant
  • Released: 10 July 2015
  • Label: Wind-up
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 ——4—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References
  1. Interview: South Africa's Civil Twilight frontman Steven McKellar
  2. Civil Twilight: A musical journey from Cape Town to Nashville
  3. Nashville rockers Civil Twilight hail from South Africa
  4. Archived 30 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "One Tree Hill". Onetreehillpodcast.net. Retrieved 2015-03-05.
  6. "Harper's Island - Season 1, Episode 11: Splash". TV.com. Retrieved 2015-03-05.
  7. Linkin Park & Friends Concert Celebrating Chester Bennington's Life & Legacy
  8. Steven McKellar Releases ‘Somewhere In The Haze’ Video
  9. "Civil Twilight Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  10. "Civil Twilight Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  11. "Civil Twilight Album & Song Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
  12. "Civil Twilight Album & Song Chart History: Rock Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
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