Steen was born in Lincoln Nebraska on August 31, 1980. His father is Dave Steen, a former member of the 1980s power pop band
Hawks and brother to drummer
Drew Steen. Steen began playing piano at the age of 6 and drums at 13. He moved to
Orange County, California at age 19 in 2000, Square entered and won an
Ernie Ball-sponsored band competition, He also played with
The Elected,
The Summer Obsession, Start Trouble,
Phantom Planet,
Suburban Legends,
Mt. Egypt, and TEA. He also briefly performed with Maroon 5 in 2004 as a touring substitute for Ryan Dusick. In 2005, Steen joined
Reel Big Fish, leaving Agent Sparks to do so. with his position in Reel Big Fish being filled by Edward Beach of Suburban Legends. == Discography ==