Steve Adams (musician)
| Steve Adams | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Steven Rue Adams |
| Born |
January 16, 1975 San Jose, California, United States |
| Genres | rock, jam |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | bass guitar, string bass, keys, vocals |
| Labels | Brushfire Records |
| Website | www |
Steven Rue Adams (born January 16, 1975) is a California-based American bassist and co-founder of San Francisco rock/pop/jamband Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) and current bassist for Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers. In addition to his work with ALO, Steve has toured and recorded with many other musicians. Recording credits include Jack Johnson, Tim Bluhm, Nicki Bluhm, Zach Gill, Forest Sun, John Craigie and Big Light. Touring credits include Brett Dennen, Sara Bareilles, Tea Leaf Green, Laurie Lewis and Matt Costa.
Steve was born in San Jose, and has been in California most of his life. He lived in Germany for a couple years where his little brother was born. By age 5, his family had settled in Saratoga, California. Steve and his two brothers and one sister all studied music growing up. His older sister studied piano and his older brother, the baritone horn. Steve took piano lessons off and on from age 5 and up. He also joined the school string orchestra in 5th grade playing violin, and played alto saxophone in the school concert band in 6th and 7th grades.
By the end of 7th grade, Steve had met up with future ALO bandmates Zach Gill and Dan Lebowitz to form their first rock band, One Percent Away. Steve bought a short-scale electric bass guitar and started lessons at the local guitar store, Torres Guitars, as well as taking notes from Gill's dad. The band changed their name to Django in high school and recorded their first album during their senior year, entitled Contact.
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