WILDMAN STEVE

Wildman Steve

Wildman Steve grew up in Michigan and Pennsylvania playing drums, migrating to West Virginia fresh out of High School, where he learned to play the washboard. It was at this moment he realized music was what his life was all about. He formed a band and moved to Georgia, in 1975 the Promised Land for “southern rock.” After five years in various Spinal-Tap-like bands, he went to U. of Florida to get his degree in Music Composition. Then it was back on the road for more exciting adventures. When he became fed up with the image-driven industry in 1987, he decided to open Wildman Steve’s Records in Auburn AL. Instantly successful, he remained so until the record industry changed dramatically and closed the store in 2001. At this time, he entered the world of radio at WQNR. By 2003, he had become Program Director and given the freedom to program a unique blend of quality music. This unique programming has brought the acclaim of music lovers everywhere and he has been awarded Station of the Year by New Music Weekly four years in a row (2004, ’05, ’06 & ’07), and by the Homegrown Music Network in 2007. In addition he was named Program Director of the Year in 2007 by New Music Weekly. He continues to play the washboard, sitting in with such bands as moe, Col. Bruce Hampton, and Rollin’ In The Hay.

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