Steven Van Zandt
Steven Van Zandt Van Zandt at the 2011 MIPCOM, in Cannes Background information Birth name Steven Lento Also known as Little Steven, Miami Steve, Silvio Born (1950-11-22) November 22, 1950 (age 64) Origin Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States Genres Rock, heartland rock Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician, producer, actor, disc jockey Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, harmonica, piano, mandolin Years active 1970–present Labels Columbia, Epic, BMG Associated acts Bruce Springsteen, E Street Band, Steel Mill, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, The Miami Horns, Bon Jovi Website undergroundgarage.com Notable instruments Fender Stratocaster Rickenbacker 660/12 Guild X-79 Steven Van Zandt (born November 22, 1950) is an American musician, songwriter, arranger, record producer, actor, and radio disc jockey, who frequently goes by the stage names Little Steven or Miami Steve. He is a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, in which he plays guitar and mandolin. He has also acted in television dramas such as The Sopranos (1999–2007) and Lilyhammer (2012–present). Van Zandt also had his own solo band called "Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul" in the 1980s. In 2014, Van Zandt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band.