April 25th 1977 - March 16th 2026
With heavy hearts Stan Antone and Thom Ryerson announce the passing of our former drummer, Steve Wright. He was an amazing drummer, a great song writer, and a singer with an expressive voice.
Eighteen year old Steve joined OWEN on November 25th 1995 as our drummer, and stayed with the band until it mutually folded on September 24th 1996. He was featured on the Prophecy EP as well as the singles Smalltown, Surreal, Not Your Toy and That Power Over Me.
On October 20th 2014 OWEN reunited for a one-off practice, in which a live version of Chainsaw was recorded and released to YouTube. There were hopes to move forward, but life got in the way.
When Thom and Stan formed THE CARVING KNIFE on May 22nd 2023, Steve was our first pick as the drummer. The band rehearsed eighteen original songs to debut at the Richmond Tavern in London, ON, for August 13th 2023. Typically, Steve was burning his candle at both ends, and didn't feel the band was ready, so we parted ways yet again, on August 10th 2023.
Steve lived his life his way, and touched many people in the process.
We're going to miss you, Steve.
Thom & Stan
