11 Facts About Branden Steineckert

Branden Steineckert was born on April 21,1978 and is an American musician.

Branden Steineckert is the drummer for the punk rock band Rancid and a founding member and previous drummer of the Used.

Branden Steineckert is a season ticket holder and writer of the official team chant 'Believe'.

Branden Steineckert was born in Pocatello, Idaho, and was raised in a Mormon family which moved more than twenty times during his youth.

Branden Steineckert picked up skateboarding at an early age because his friends skated.

When Branden was 11 years old, his father, Neil Steineckert, died by suicide, so he picked up drumming as a way to release his anger and to relieve him of his troubles.

Branden Steineckert learned to play the drums because his late father had played drums at around his age.

Branden Steineckert was a founding member of Strange Itch, a band that would later become The Used, and would go on to achieve success, earning a platinum and gold album.

On November 3,2006, it was announced that Branden Steineckert would be playing drums for Rancid until the end of their tour.

Branden Steineckert replaced their drummer of 15 years, Brett Reed.

Branden Steineckert appeared on their eighth album Honor Is All We Know, which was released on October 27,2014.