STEVE EZZO BIOGRAPHY
FROM MICHIGAN TO L.A.: Steve Ezzo began his professional musical career at the age of 15 in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan as the guitarist for a local wedding band and later a college band that toured Michigan and Canada. At the age of 21, he moved to Los Angeles to perform as lead guitarist in a house band at Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland. During that time, Steve was an L. A. session guitarist who also performed with many other top bands including Kenny James, winner of Star Search. In addition, he wrote and produced songs for other artists in his recording studio.
WORLDWIDE TOURING: Throughout the mid ’80s and early ’90s, Steve toured nationally and internationally as the guitarist and background vocalist for the Rock band, Three Dog Night (“Joy To The World” a/k/a “Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog”) and then for six years with the British heartthrob, Tom Jones (“What’s New Pussycat” / “It’s Not Unusual”).

While performing with Tom Jones, Steve appeared on the The Tonight Show, The Arsenio Hall Show, and The Jerry Lewis Telethon and performed to packed stadiums around the world. Steve also accompanied Burt Bacharach, Jerry Vale, The Drifters, and The Coasters and had the honor of performing for British royalty including Princess Diana at Royal Albert Hall as well as President George H Bush.
CHICAGO: In 1991, Steve retired from touring and became one of the top band leaders in Chicago where he specialized in society weddings, charity balls, and corporate events. His orchestra performed at the private home of shopping center mogul, Melvin Simon, and at the Museum of Natural History for the wedding of a Chicago TV anchor and CNN correspondent.
MONTEREY: Steve relocated to Pebble Beach in 1999 and quickly established himself as the premier guitarist and band leader in the Monterey Bay, CA area. He performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey Blues Festival, Concours d’Elegance, AT&T Pro-Am Golf Tournament and U S Open Golf Tournament. From 2000-2017, his band, Steve Ezzo & The Monterey Bay All-Stars, was the #1 band on the Monterey Peninsula and one of Top 5 in the San Francisco Bay area. In 2018, Steve made the decision to retire his band and focus on performing background music.
CA & IL: Steve currently divides his time between the Central Coast of California and NW Illinois and performs in both locations. He is available as a solo guitarist or as a guitar and vocal performer.
FUN FACTS: Steve is a skilled luthier and makes his own guitars. His hobbies include ballroom dancing, competitive table tennis, bicycling and golf.
Steve Ezzo Entertainment
Email: SteveEzzoEntertainment@gmail.com