Sheryl Crow - Steve McQueen

What this video is

Released July 2002 at the apex of Sheryl Crow's commercial peak, 'Steve McQueen' arrived when female rock artists commanded significant MTV airplay and Grammy recognition. The video channels early-2000s nostalgia for mid-century American cool — specifically the iconography of Steve McQueen, Hollywood's preeminent symbol of rebellious masculinity and automotive daring — and transposes it onto a female protagonist.…

Why it matters

A milestone in early-2000s adult alternative rock video production: 'Steve McQueen' demonstrates how the genre adopted cinematic storytelling and high-concept nostalgia to distinguish itself from the dominant pop and hip-hop aesthetics of the era. Its Grammy win for Best Female Rock Vocal…

The director

Wayne Isham (born December 2, 1958, Vinita, Oklahoma) is an American music video and film director with over 200 career credits. Inspired by David Bowie's 'Ashes to Ashes,' he built a defining career spanning arena rock, pop, and R&B. Recipients of his work…