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Steve Shelley

Steven Jay Shelley (born June 23, 1962) is an American drummer. He is best known as the longtime drummer of the alternative rock band Sonic Youth, for whom he played from 1985 until their 2011 disbandment.

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Steve Shelley

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Name
Steve Shelley
Birth Name
Steven Jay Shelley
Born
23 June 1962
Birthplace
Midland, Michigan, U.S.
Died
YYYY MM DD
Occupation
Musician, producer
Nationality
United States
Fields
alternative rock · indie rock
Education
Herbert Henry Dow High School
Languages
English

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Steven Jay Shelley (born June 23, 1962) is an American drummer. He is best known as the longtime drummer of the alternative rock band Sonic Youth, for whom he played from 1985 until their 2011 disbandment.

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Steve Shelley (born 1962) is a composer, drummer and record producer, of American nationality. The composer was born in Midland. Steve Shelley was educated at Herbert Henry Dow High School.

The work spans alternative rock and indie rock. Languages used include English.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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