Craig Finn, born in Boston on August 22, 1971, and raised in Minnesota, first
gained attention in the mid-1990s as the frontman of Lifter Puller, a cult indie
band known for its jagged rhythms and sharp, character-driven lyrics. After
moving to New York City in 2000 and briefly stepping away from performing, he
returned to music with the formation of The Hold Steady in 2003, blending
Springsteen-inspired rock with vivid, story-rich songwriting across nine studio
albums, including Separation Sunday, Boys and Girls in America, and Thrashing
Thru the Passion. Parallel to his work wi...