Steve Shelley with Sonic Youth and Winged Wheel

Steve Shelley, born in Midland, Michigan, is an American drummer renowned for his work with alternative rock pioneers Sonic Youth (1985-2011). His precise, powerful style, featuring innovative maraca use, defined noise rock and experimental rock. He founded Smells Like Records, fostering artists like Cat Power. Shelley has collaborated with Michael Rother, Sun Kil Moon, and Thurston Moore, with his work including Orcutt Shelley Miller.