Steve Shelley

Steve Shelley
Steve Shelley
	Shelley with Sonic Youth in 2010
Background information
Birth name	Steven Jay Shelley
Born	June 23, 1962 (age 61); Midland, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock; noise rock; hardcore punk; punk rock; experimental rock;
Occupation(s)	Musician, producer
Instrument(s)	Drums
Years active	1983−present
Labels	Alternative 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.