After Big Black ceased operations in 1987, Steve’s second major contribution to leftfield noise began. Recording bands – he rejected the term producer, preferring to be credited as an engineer ...

Steve Albini, who recorded Nirvana's 'In Utero' and was the frontman for the influential rock bands Big Black and Shellac, has died. He was 61.

The musician and engineer famed for his collaborations with Nirvana and the Pixies died Tuesday at age 61. Hear some of his most important work. How Steve Albini changed rock music, in 12 ...

Steve Albini, a leading light of indie-rock’s sound and morality as frontman of Big Black and Shellac and recording engineer for Nirvana, PJ Harvey and many other artists, has died at the age 61.