He did his National Service in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, and was stationed in the Middle East.
There, he learnt the guitar and quickly gained popularity entertaining the troops, including appearances on forces radio where he reportedly sang songs in eight languages.
[2] Throughout his career he worked with a wide range of musicians, including Alan Lomax, Robin Hall and Jimmie Macgregor, Pete and Peggy Seeger, Denny Wright, Alex Campbell, Martin Carthy, Cy Grant, Michael Holliday, Rolf Harris, Long John Baldry and Don Partridge.
He maintained a traditional London trolley and was often seen navigating suburban streets in this donkey-drawn cart.
[4][5] Steve Benbow was still playing in pubs around Brentford, Isleworth and Hounslow until the Friday before his death.