Steve Shelley

Steve Shelley is a drummer born 23 June 1963 in Midland, Michigan. He played in several mid-Michigan bands, and was among the original lineup of the seminal punk band Crucifucks. Since 1984, he has performed with the experimental rock band

Steve Shelley is a drummer born 23 June 1963 in Midland, Michigan. He played in several mid-Michigan bands, and was among the original lineup of the seminal punk band Crucifucks. Since 1984, he has performed with the experimental rock band Sonic Youth, when he replaced Bob Bert. In 1995 he founded the independent record label Smells Like Records, based in Hoboken, New Jersey. Along with friend and Two Dollar Guitar musician Tim Foljahn, he helped advance Cat Power's musical career, serving as drummer on several of her albums and co-writing a number of songs.