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The Hold Steady

Last album: July 15, 2008
First published: May 15, 2009
Downloads: 1592 albums downloaded

Biography

The Hold Steady is a Brooklyn-based rock band formed by vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn (ex-Lifter Puller) in 2004. Wanting to capture the sound of bands such as the Replacements and the Grifters, he recruited guitarist Tad Kubler (also ex-Lifter Puller), drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka. In 2005 the band grew to include Franz Nicolay on keyboards and Bobby Drake took over on drums following Counsell's departure. The band recently released their fourth album, Stay Positive, recorded again with Boys and Girls in America producer John Agnello.