Steve Albini

Birth Name: Steven Albini

Date of Birth: July 22, 1962

Place of Birth: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: May 7, 2024

Place of Death: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*75% Italian
*25% British Isles [Irish, English]

Steve Albini was an American musician, record producer, audio engineer, music journalist, and poker player. He was considered a major figure of the alternative rock scene. Beginning with punk music, he was later the frontman of post-hardcore and noise rock bands Big Black, Rapeman, and Shellac. He founded and owned Chicago recording studio complex Electrical Audio, where he was the principal engineer. He was notably critical of the music industry’s business side. His songs include “Kerosene.”

Steve was the son of Gina and Frank Albini. His father was a wildlife researcher, and his family lived for a time in Missoula, Montana. Steve was married to film director Heather Whinna, until his death.

Steve’s paternal grandfather was Bruno F. Albini (the son of Augusto/August Albini and Maria/Mary Deserti). Bruno was Italian. Augusto was born in Portomaggiore, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna.

Steve’s paternal grandmother was named Hazel Ruth McKeever (the daughter of Jesse/Jess E. McKeever and Dora). Hazel was born in Oklahoma. Jesse’s father was Irish.

Steve’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Martinelli.

Steve’s maternal grandmother was the daughter of Vittorio/Victor Massasso and Albina Gerbi. Vittorio was born in Isola d’Asti, Asti, Piemont, to parents who were surnamed Massasso and Risso.

Sources: Steve’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Steve’s paternal grandfather, Bruno F. Albini, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Steve’s paternal grandmother, Hazel Ruth McKeever, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Steve’s paternal grandmother, Hazel Ruth (McKeever) Albini – http://www.findagrave.com

Steve’s maternal great-grandparents, Vittorio/Victor Massasso and Albina Gerbi, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

3 Responses

  1. Mr. Postman says:

    His death was announced yesterday. Surprised y’all missed it.

  2. andrew says:

    Augusto/August Albini was born in Portomaggiore, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna.

    • andrew says:

      Also Wikipedia refers that part of his family comes from Piedmont. Vittorio “Victor” Massasso was born in Isola d’Asti, Asti, Piemont.

      >Albina Gerbi). Victor’s parents’ surnames were Massasso and Risso.

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