Steve Hewitt

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Steve Hewitt is the drummer for the band Placebo. From Manchester, he met band member Brian Molko through his then-current girlfriend. Even though he appeared on some early demonstration tapes for Placebo, he wasn't able to join the band at first due to prior commitments to British band Breed. Placebo then earned their record deal, with replacement drummer Robert Schultzberg. As Breed broke up, Schultzberg was departing from Placebo, so Hewitt accepted the invitation to join Placebo permanently. He has a daughter of unknown age called Emily.

[edit] Equipment

Steve uses Yamaha drums and Sabian cymbals, with preference towards the HHX range. His setup comprises 16" and 18" HHX Stage Crashes, 10" and 12" HHX Splashes, 14" HHX Rock hats, 17" AAXtreme Chinese, 13" HHX Evolution hats (as secondaries) and a 20" AAX Studio ride.