Drew Steen
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Drew Sanderson Steen |
| Also known as | The Kid |
| Born | May 13, 1986 |
| Origin | Lincoln, Nebraska, USA |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Sub Pop |
Drew Sanderson Steen is an American professional drummer.
Early life
Steen was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He decided to start drumming at the age of 10 after watching his older brother Ryland Steen (currently the drummer of America and the former drummer of Reel Big Fish).
Career
In 2005 Steen moved to Southern California to pursue a career as a professional drummer. In 2006 he toured with the indie rock band The Elected,[1] and in 2007 he toured with Annie Stela who opened for Paolo Nutini. In the time he has been in California, Steen has also worked with bands such as Suburban Legends, Paperface, Victory Season, The Secret Mind, and'Upperville and was a member of the band Power Animal.[2]
He has played on Demi Lovato's Records and toured on her first tour. In 2009 Steen toured with David Archuleta on his Christmas From The Heart tour.[3]
Steen is now on tour with Lindsey Stirling as her drummer. While performing at the Landmark Theatre (Syracuse, New York) on June 12, 2015 Steen was twirling a drumstick, of which he lost control and it flew out into the audience.
References
- ↑ "The Elected". poprockbands.com. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
- ↑ "power animal". myspace.com. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
- ↑ "Drew Steen". sabian.com. 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
Further reading
- Berman, Sayre (2011). "Web Exclusive Interview: Drew Steen and Jerry Roe". moderndrummer.com. Retrieved 25 April 2011.