The Hold Steady
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 2003 in Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Active: 2003 - present
Biography
The Hold Steady is an American rock band based in Brooklyn 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, Finn recruited guitarist Tad Kubler (also ex-Lifter Puller), drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka. In 2005 the band grew to include Franz Nicolay (of The World/Inferno Friendship Society) on keyboards and Bobby Drake took over on drums following Counsell's departure.
Genres
The Hold Steady Discography
- Almost Killed Me (2004) - Album - rated 3.4/5
- Separation Sunday (2005) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- Boys and Girls in America (2006) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Stay Positive (2008) - Album - rated 3.79/5
- Heaven Is Whenever (2010) - Album - rated 3.19/5
- Teeth Dreams (2014) - Album - rated 3.24/5
- Thrashing Thru the Passion (2019) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- Open Door Policy (2021) - Album - rated 3.35/5
- The Price of Progress (2023) - Album - rated 3.29/5
Members
- Craig Finn - vocals, guitar (2003–Present)
- Tad Kubler - guitar (2003–Present)
- Galen Polivka - bass (2003–Present)
- Bobby Drake - drums (2005–Present)
- Franz Nicolay - keyboards (2005–2010; 2016–Present)
- Steve Selvidge - guitar (2010–Present)