Little Steven, born Steven Van Zandt on November 22, 1950, in Winthrop, Massachusetts, is an American musician, songwriter, producer, actor, and activist. Renowned for his work as a guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and his solo career, Van Zandt's influence spans multiple facets of the entertainment industry.

Raised in Middletown, New Jersey, Van Zandt was deeply influenced by rock…