Band Bios

Steve Groman

Having always had a passion for drumming, I took lessons with a private teacher at age 12. After a lesson or two, the instructor told my mother to save her money….I wasn’t “doing the lessons.” Before she had a chance to get mad at me, he went on to say that I had natural rhythm and talent and could replicate drum patterns and decipher arrangements on my own. That was the last lesson I took.

Within 4 years of that first lesson, I hit the club scene with my first band, Moorcroft, performing at such popular hot spots as The Soap Factory, etc... Pretty exciting being only 16. Two years later, I helped form the band Design who was produced by Richie Vetter of Blank Tapes Studios of New York. Design played at the hottest, most well-known venues on the East Coast like The Ritz, Hurrahs, Trax in NYC, including The Fast Lane and The Stone Pony in New Jersey among many others. As Design’s following grew, the band opened for an impressive array of musical talent such as Huey Lewis and the News, Jools Holland of Squeeze, Lenny Kaye and John Waite. Again, exciting stuff for an 18 year old. While continuing to mint my drumming skills, I helped form, Bad Biscut. Managed by Tony BonJovi, we opened for many Rock & Roll icons including The Ramones, BonJovi, and Joan Jett, playing sold out arenas. I’ve also been fortunate to share my talents with popular bands such as Sam Hill, who opened for such acts as SouthSide Johnny, and Fuel. With the help of producer Charlton Pettus, Sam Hill was ultimately signed by Michael Kaplan of Epic Records as Highway 9. Most recently I provided the beat for Mars Needs Women who signed with Warner Brothers and toured with Cheap Trick. Topping off live performances, I’ve attended NYU for film and video.

Bad Biscut was honored with winning MTV’s “The Highway to Fame” video contest where I not only performed in the winning video, but produced and edited it as well. I was also a guest on “Headbangers Ball” along with Brian Johnson of AC/DC, to premier the video. In addition, I have worked with and been produced by the prestigious musical talent, Tom Allom, producer of Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. With my extensive experience, skill and talent, I’ve acquired the discipline and professional insight to know how important it is to continue to grow as a drummer. I continually work to fine tune my drumming techniques as well as enhance my vocal skills. In the past I’ve studied with vocal coach Katie Agresta in NYC. Thanks for stoppin by and checkin out my page.

Steve's site:  http://www.myspace.com/gromangroman