Artist description American Steel is a WV/OH group of steelworkers, songwriters, and sessions players who decided to do something about the loss of the U.S. Steel industry to foreign countries.

Music Style Alternative Rock / World Folk

Musical Influences Bruce Springsteen

Similar Artists Bruce Springsteen, Madonna

Artist History Tom Johnson wrote the "Ballad of American Steel" and recorded the song ca. 1985. In 1999 he met with government officials in D.C. and plead the case of American Steel to congressman during ASA and AISU lobbying last year. Tom Johnson appeared in interview on CNN and "American Steel" is on video.

Group Members Tom Johnson, OH and WV studio session players.

Instruments lead gtr,vocal,drums,bass,country rock backing

Albums "American Steel" [JIP-6010]

Press Reviews CNN: Interview 02/1999 Weirton Daily Times: "Music tells story of steel crisis" [02.15.99] "Holds...much truth"

Additional Info Videos available

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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