Steve Zukowsky | Guitars, Theremin
Picking up the guitar at the age of 12, Steve quickly learned to play by ear from the guitar heroes of the 70's: Jimmy Page, Brian May, Michael Schenker, Ronnie Montrose, Pat Travers and more. After seeing Led Zeppelin at one of their final US concerts in 1977, he became a die-hard student of the Jimmy Page guitar technique. He remembers, "As soon as I got home from the show, I ran to get my guitar and figured out how to play 'Over The Hills & Far Away' right then!"Steve was a pioneer of the Southern CA Tribute Band scene with "Sheer Heart Attack - A Royal Tribute to Queen," which debuted in 1993, and was featured in the indie documentary, 'Tribute - The Movie.'
Steve became well-known from the success of “Sheer Heart Attack,” and for the many other tribute bands he's been involved in, including "Which One's Pink?" (Pink Floyd), "Fireball" (Deep Purple), "Visions" (Rush), and "Led Zepagain" (Led Zeppelin).
His ten year career with Led Zepagain offered many highlights, including touring the globe, and the highest compliment.....getting to perform for Jimmy Page himself, who praised him on his performance and attention to detail, signing an autograph for him: "Steve - Thanks for sounding so GOOD!!”
As fate would have it, Steve's departure from Led Zepagain coincided with Brody's arrival in So Cal. The two knew of each other already, but hadn't spoken. When Brody learned of Steve's sudden availability, the seeds were sown, and the members of ZUSA formed in a rehearsal studio in Anaheim....the rest of course is history.
Steve's uncanny ability to capture Page's sound and playing technique is such a crucial element to ZUSA's sound, but he also has a charm and charisma onstage that wins over every audience.
Steve Z. uses Steve Clayton custom guitar picks