Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Steve Albini's birth and a lot of more information!
Albini is well known for his outspoken and controversial views on music. He has worked on several thousand albums in his career. While growing up in Montana, he became a fan of bands such as the Ramones, Pere Ubu, Public Image Ltd, and the Stooges. In Chicago, he was active as a writer in local zines, such as Forced Exposure and Matter.
Career Highlights
Read about Steve Albini's career and accomplishments in the following section.
While he was a student at the UN, he formed Big Black and recorded Lungs; he played all instruments on the Lungs; his friend John Bohnen played saxophone. In 1983 he released on both Ruthless and Fever Records. In 1987 he went on to form the controversially named Rapeman the band consisted of Albini( guitar, vocals) David Wm Sims and Rey Washam (drums).
Family and Personal Life
Below is a short description of Steve Albini's family situation. Check it out!
He is married to Heather Whinna, a film director who worked and lived in Chicago. Steve is slightly deformed in his right leg as a result of a car accident when he was 18years. He is not an avid consumer of media and watches a lot of cat videos on YouTube.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Heather Whinna |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | No |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Steve Albini |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 61 years |
| Date of Birth | July 22, 1961 |
| Place of Birth | Pasadena, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.85 m, 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 81 kg, 178.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $15 million |
| Occupation | Music Journalist, Musician, Singer-songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Steve Albini's height is quite tall measuring 1.85 m. Steve Albini weighs 81 kg. Being born on July 22, 1961, translates to an age of 61 years as of todays date (July 15, 2023).
Quotes
New York has magnificent eating available, both in restaurants and in the materials available to home cooks in the many specialty markets.
Steve Albini
If the label presents them with a contract that the band don’t want to sign, all the label has to do is wait. There are a hundred other bands willing to sign the exact same contract, so the label is in a position of strength.
Steve Albini
Many rock musicians are excellent cooks, I’ve found, and those that are prefer to eat their own cooking in the studio. I encourage this behavior as I also enjoy the benefits of fresh food.
Steve Albini
There is a lot of use of ProTools in professional studios, but this is mostly for the special effects it allows, not for sound quality. These special effects soon fall out of fashion, and I don’t think this trend will define studios permanently.
Steve Albini
The bands that have been the most important to me, and the records that have been the most important to me as a fan, have been records that surprised me for one reason or another.
Steve Albini
