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What is Steve Jordan’s Net Worth?
Steve Jordan is a renowned American music director, producer, songwriter, and musician with a net worth estimated at $10 million. He is widely recognized as the drummer for The Rolling Stones, taking over the role after Charlie Watts’ passing in 2021. As one of the most esteemed and in-demand drummers globally, Jordan has collaborated with many major figures in the music industry.
Early Years
Born on January 14, 1957, Steve Jordan is the son of an architect and graduated from the High School of Music & Art in New York City in 1974. Music was ever-present in his childhood environment; he grew up surrounded by his father’s extensive record collection and enjoyed playing rhythm on pots and pans. He pieced together his first drum set with contributions from family, starting with a single drum gifted by his grandmother. The first song he mastered on the drums was “Blues March” by Art Blakey.
Professional Career
In 1976, Jordan served as a substitute drummer for the American jazz group Stuff. Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, he was also part of the band that frequently performed on the Saturday Night Live late-night sketch comedy show. From 1982 to 1986, he was a member of the band that played regularly on Late Night with David Letterman.
During the 1970s, he toured with English singer Joe Cocker as well as the Blues Brothers, contributing to nine albums by the latter. In the 1980s, he became part of the band Eyewitness alongside jazz guitarist Steve Khan, bassist Anthony Jackson, and percussionist Manolo Badrena.
As part of Keith Richards’ side project, Xpensive Winos, Jordan contributed to songwriting and co-produced three albums: “Talk is Cheap” in 1988, “Main Offender” in 1992, and “Crosseyed Heart” in 2015.
Jordan joined The John Mayer Trio in 2005, working alongside bassist Pino Palladino and singer John Mayer. In 2006, he toured with Eric Clapton for his European shows, continuing to perform across North America with Clapton and his group the following year.
Together with his wife, Meegan Voss, he is part of the band The Verbs, which released two albums: “And Now… The Verbs” and “The Trip.” Meegan had previously performed with punk bands like the Poptarts and the Antoinettes.
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Concerts & Documentaries
Jordan made an appearance in the 1987 documentary “Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll,” which honors Chuck Berry. He also features in the 1998 concert DVD “James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theatre,” the 2005 documentary “Make It Funky!” that details New Orleans’ musical history, and the 2007 DVD “Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles.”
Collaborations
Having collaborated with numerous famous artists, Steve Jordan has contributed drumming to tracks such as Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You,” Bruce Springsteen’s “Devils & Dust,” the Bee Gees’ “Still Waters,” Beyonce’s “I Am…Sasha Fierce,” Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger,” and Bruno Mars’ “Unorthodox Jukebox,” among many others.
Jordan produced John Mayer’s Grammy Award-winning 2006 album “Continuum,” as well as projects with artists like John Schofield, Herbie Hancock, Boz Scaggs, Los Lonely Boys, and Patti Scialfa.
The Rolling Stones
The iconic English rock band The Rolling Stones was established in London in 1962, originally featuring lead vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards, bassist Bill Wyman, musician and backup singer Brian Jones, and drummer Charlie Watts. In August 2021, while preparing to resume their No Filter Tour, Watts opted out due to health issues requiring heart surgery. Jordan, who was held in high regard by Watts, was invited to step in. Sadly, Watts passed away in a London hospital on August 24 at the age of 80.
Accolades
In recognition of his talent, Steve Jordan received a Grammy Award nomination in 2009 for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for his work on the “Cadillac Records” soundtrack.
Equipment
Steve Jordan plays Yamaha drums, using signature drumsticks crafted by the Vic Firth Company based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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