Rock & Roll Musician, Producer & Actor; Guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band; Known for "The Sopranos"; Founder of TeachRock
Steven Van Zandt Biography
Steven Van Zandt, also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is recognized as a musician, songwriter, producer, actor, activist, and author with a career spanning more than five decades in the rock and roll industry. Van Zandt is best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, where he plays guitar and mandolin. He officially joined the E Street Band in the mid-1970s, contributing to the band's sound by arranging the horns on "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" and refining the guitar work on "Born to Run." Springsteen has referred to Van Zandt as the "Consigliere of the E Street Band."
In addition to his work with Springsteen, Van Zandt has pursued a solo career with his band Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul. He became active as a political activist, notably recording "Sun City," an anti-apartheid anthem that featured artists such as Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and Run DMC. Van Zandt wrote the song and organized the collaboration, which contributed to the anti-apartheid movement. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band.
Van Zandt began his acting career when David Chase cast him as Silvio Dante in "The Sopranos." He collaborated with Chase to develop the character, who became a key figure in the series. Van Zandt later starred in and co-produced "Lilyhammer," a mob series set in Norway and the first original series on Netflix, where he also co-wrote and played the lead role.
Van Zandt has worked to preserve the role of the arts, particularly rock music, by founding the radio show "Little Steven's Underground Garage" and creating two 24/7 branded music channels on SiriusXM: "Underground Garage" and "Outlaw Country." He established the record label Wicked Cool and developed educational initiatives, including the Rock and Roll Forever Foundation and the TeachRock project, which provides arts-driven curriculum for students.
Van Zandt detailed his experiences in the memoir "Unrequited Infatuations." His life and career are also the subject of the documentary "Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple," directed by Bill Teck and featuring musicians such as Paul McCartney, Eddie Vedder, Bono, Joan Jett, Peter Gabriel, and Springsteen. Van Zandt's work in music, television, radio, and education highlights his ongoing influence in rock and roll, music education, and social activism.
Steven Van Zandt Videos
The First Time: Steven Van Zandt
E Street Band singer, guitarist and songwriter reflects on his first time playing guitar, meeting Springsteen and playing his beloved character on...
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