Steve Shelley

Steve Shelley
Shelley with Sonic Youth in 2010
Shelley with Sonic Youth in 2010
Background information
Birth nameSteven Jay Shelley
Born (1962-06-23) June 23, 1962 (age 62)
Midland, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
InstrumentDrums
Years active1983−present
LabelsAlternative Tentacles, Geffen, Smells Like, SST, Matador

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.