Born on the east coast in New Jersey. Eventually moved out west. Been playing the Bay Area music scene since the '80s in numerous bands such as Bluebeat, Common Ground, and Leroy Sinclair and The Smoking Section. The last few years he's dedicated his talent to being the lead singer and drummer for the Smokin' Kingsnakes. Heavily influenced by groove drummers like Sam Lay, Bernard Purdie, Chris Layton, and Fran Christina. In addition to being a rock solid, in-the-pocket, groove drummer, Steve's a very seasoned singer with a soulful and passionate voice that is sure to attract the audience's attention.