Steve Porter was a pioneer recording artist, recording prolifically for numerous recording companies in the 1890s and early 1900s. Mr. Porter's recording career began as a more serious baritone, but by the middle of the first decade of the 20th century, had established himself as a comic artist. He recorded for Columbia Records, Edison Records, and Victor Records. His popular records included "The Little Brown Jug" (1900) and "A Bird in a Gilded Cage" (1900).