Steve Albini’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Steve Albini’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Biography

Steve Albini was born on July 22, 1962, in Pasadena, California, USA. His father was a wildfire researcher, and his family moved frequently before settling in Missoula, Montana, in 1974. Albini’s Italian American heritage traces back to the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. During his teenage years, he played in various punk bands, including Just Ducky and Small Irregular Pieces of Aluminum.

• Big Black: Albini founded the influential band Big Black, known for their abrasive sound and also post-punk experimentation. They released albums like “Atomizer” and the classic “Songs About Fucking” on the Chicago indie label Touch & Go.
• Rapeman: After Big Black disbanded, Albini formed the noise rock outfit Rapeman, which also released one LP in 1988.
• Shellac: Albini continued his musical journey with Shellac, another boundary-pushing band. Their noise rock project was acclaimed, and they were set to release their first new album in over a decade, titled “To All Trains”.

Albini founded and owned Electrical Audio, a recording studio complex in Chicago. He served as the principal engineer there.Recording Engineer: Albini also worked on thousands of albums throughout his career. Some notable acts he collaborated with include Nirvana, Pixies, Bush, the Breeders, PJ Harvey, the Jesus Lizard, and also  former Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.

Bands: Albini played in various bands, most notably Big Black and Shellac.

Record Production

• Albini worked as a producer (or, as he preferred to call it, an engineer) on several iconic albums:
  • Nirvana: He engineered Nirvana’s groundbreaking album “In Utero.”
  • Also Pixies: Albini brought his abrasive sound to the alt-rock classic “Surfer Rosa.”
  • PJ Harvey: He worked on PJ Harvey’s album “Rid of Me.”
  • Jimmy Page and Robert Plant: Albini also collaborated with these former Led Zeppelin members.

Ethical Stance

• Albini was critical of the music industry, believing it exploited and homogenized artists. He also refused to take royalties from the recordings he produced, considering it unethical.

Personal Details

Age:

Steve Albini was 61 years old at the time of his passing on May 7, 2024².

Height:

He stood at 6 feet 1 inch tall.

Weight:

His weight was approximately 81 kg