Stephen fearing was born in Vancouver British Columbia and grew up in Dublin Ireland.
in 1981 he moved to Minneapolis Minnesota and immersed himself in the local music scene,learning the fundamentals of songwriting and performing,whilst washing dishes to stay alive.
Stephen has released 16solo albums & 9 with Canadian super group ‘ blackie & the rodeo kings’,also two with northern irish songwriter andy white , under the name ,’ fearing & white’.