Steven Spence

Steven Spence
Nationality American
Occupation Musician, composer, influencer
Years active 2007–present
Known for Drummer for Black Tide (2007-2012)
Home town Miami, Florida
Website http://iamstevenspence.com/

Steven Spence is an American drummer, music producer, comedian, and social media influencer. He often appears in instagram video skits with other internet personalities such as Lele Pons and King Bach. From 2007 to 2012, he was the drummer and keyboardist for the heavy metal band Black Tide.[1][2]

Early life

Steven Spence was born in Queens, New York. He was raised with his older brother who became an Orthopedic Surgeon. He relocated at a young age with his mother, father and brother to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he spent the majority of his childhood. Early interests have always revolved around music and pushing his physical limits.

Career

Spence grew up playing guitar and piano, which he taught himself to play by ear. He was mentored by his uncle who played the keyboard with The Wailers.[3] Spence got his first drum kit in 2001 and taught himself how to play.[1][4][5] He was accepted and enrolled in Florida State University in Tallahassee. When he auditioned for Black Tide,[1] in 2007, he quit school to tour Ozzfest and record Black Tide’s first album Light From Above in Chicago.[1]

In 2009 he was selected as an "Up and Coming" artist in the Modern Drummer Readers' Poll. The same year he won 1st place at the Vans Warped Tour Drum Off.[5] When playing live with Black Tide, Spence would play the drums and keyboard simultaneously. He also recorded keys and piano on various songs including "Into the Sky" on Post Mortem and the title track on Light From Above.[3] In 2012, Spence left Black Tide to work on other projects.[6]

Spence is also a DJ and composer. He has worked with bands including The Mowgli's and Kalin and Myles.[7][8] In 2014, he collaborated as a songwriter with Clinton Sparks, The Mowgli's and Kylie Morgan on the song "I'm Good." The song was written to be an anthem for the Band Together Project, an initiative created to end bullying.[9]

In 2015, Spence relocated to Los Angeles, California to further pursue his musical and acting career.

In 2017 Spence partnered with California native Jason Neubauer on The Santa Claus Affect. Spence has been know to jump around like an orangutan on periscope feeds provided by Neubauer. It is also rumored that Neubauer will play the next Joker in the Batman series after Joaquin Phoenix. But Neubauer will literally be a Joker, and not scary at all.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Note
2017 How to Be a Latin Lover Cameo Role Hoverboard Thief

Music Videos

Year Title Artist Role
2017 "Pillow Talking" Lil Dicky Native American
2016 "If it Feels Right" Steven Spence Producer, Vocals, Performer
2011 "That Fire" Black Tide Drummer
2011 "Walking Dead Man" Black Tide Drummer
2011 Fight 'til the Bitter End Black Tide Drummer
2011 Bury Me Black Tide Drummer
2009 "Shockwave" Black Tide Drummer
2008 Warriors of Time Black Tide Drummer
2008 Shout Black Tide Drummer

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Lentz, Andrew (15 May 2012). "Steven Spence: Fast Track To Ozzfest". drummagazine.com. Enter Music Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Breaking Artist: Black Tide". rollingstone.com. Rolling Stone. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 Perdomo, Fernando (23 September 2011). "Steven Spence of Black Tide". keyboardmag.com. NewBay Media, LLC. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Anderson, Kyle (1 February 2008). "Who's Next '08: Black Tide". spin.com. SpinMusic. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  5. 1 2 Worley, Gail (1 February 2010). "Steven Spence". readperiodicals.com. Modern Drummer. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "BLACK TIDE Loses Members, Records New EP". blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth.net. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  7. ↑ Sugarman, Scott (23 November 2011). "Interview with Steven Spence of Black Tide". rockedition.com. Rock Edition. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  8. ↑ "Steven Spence". allmusic.com. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  9. ↑ ""I'm Good" – Official Lyric Video". YouTube.com. Band Together Project. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
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