steve hollingworth>
Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Steve began his formal drum studies a the age of nine with the great Star Kelly. Drawing from Kelly’s mastery of rudiments, Steve was soon ready for drum corps by the age of 10 where he began a stint with the Ottawa Public School Patrol Marching Band.
At this time he was also performing in the local public school orchestra and by 13 was playing gigs in his first rock band.This early experience prepared him to be playing with guitar legend Pat Travers by the age of 18. He also toured and recorded with The Cooper Brothers (Capricorn Records) in the late 70’s bringing him to the drumset position with Butler  (Polygram Records) by the early 80’s and then to touring with Fist (A&M Records) by the mid 80’s.
The late 80’s, early 90’s brought Steve session work for radio and T.V. as well as live T.V. appearances backing artists like Alanis Morissette and Charlie Major.
A move to L.A. and the music scene there brought an association with session keyboard great Robbie Buchanan who had done sessions with Celine Dion, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston and Bette Midler, as well as a songwriting collaboration with Swiss Composer/keyboard virtuoso Patrick Moraz of Yes and the Moody Blues.
After living between Ottawa and L.A. during the 90’s Steve hooked up with Les Emmerson who he had done many studio projects with and accepted Les’ offer to join Five Man Electrical Band whose hits Signs, Absolutely Right, Moonshine, Money Back Guarantee etc. had made them household names.
He has been touring since ‘98 with Five Man Electrical Band and is presently working on a new CD with the group.
His passion and enthusiasm for percussion along with a Best Drummer award in ‘94 has inspired Steve to pass on over 30 years of experience in jazz, latin, funk and rock to hundreds of students. He has been a featured performer at drum clinics promoting Sabian Cymbals, Grover Pro Percussion, Silver Fox Percussion and Axis Percussion.