Born November 22, 1950, in Boston, Massachusetts as Steven Lento.
Best known as the guitarist for Bruce Springsteen's The E-Street Band, produced first three albums of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes 1976-78, then two albums for Gary U.S. Bonds, until releasing his own album as "Little Steven". He later acted, most notably in the role of Silvio on the TV show "The Sopranos". In 2002 he started the syndicated radio show Little Steven's Underground Garage. In 2005, he started the garage rock label Wicked Cool Record Company.