Drew Steen

Drew Sanderson Steen is an American professional drummer.

Drew Steen
Background information
Birth name	Drew Sanderson Steen
Also known as	The Kid
Born	(1986-05-13) May 13, 1986
Origin	Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Genres	Indie rock
Occupation(s)	Drummer
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Sub Pop

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.

References

1. "The Elected". poprockbands.com. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
2. "power animal". myspace.com. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
3. "Drew Steen". sabian.com. 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2011.

Further reading

• Berman, Sayre (2011). "Web Exclusive Interview: Drew Steen and Jerry Roe". moderndrummer.com. Archived from the original on 9 January 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2011.