Steve Forrest (born September 25, 1986) is an American

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from Modesto, California, best known for his work with the British

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, which he left in 2015. Before joining Placebo, Forrest was drummer for the

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band Evaline. He announced his intention to leave Evaline in January 2007, but remained with the band throughout their 2007 United States tour. During that tour, Evaline opened for Placebo, and Forrest came to be acquainted with them. In 2008 he took the vacant seat of

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. Unlike Placebo's previous two drummers, Forrest plays right-handed, not left. His first set with Placebo for "Live at Angkor Wat" in Cambodia, was his most memorable gig.Be Infected By Steve Forrest's Optimism
Popspoken. Retrieved on 2014-09-09. Forrest was Placebo's drummer for two consecutive album tours, the ''

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'' tour and the '' Loud Like Love'' tour. He also contributed backing vocals live and in the studio. In February 2015 it was announced that Forrest left Placebo, reportedly in order to concentrate on his own musical career, including as the frontman and songwriter for the band Planes, which he founded in London during the time he was with Placebo. In early 2016, Forrest was forced to disband Planes, and relocate back to the United States due to difficulties surrounding his UK visa. In a public blog, his then wife, Xarah Xavier stated: "Despite paying his 40% tax bracket for the whole of these 8 years the disgraceful nature of what the UK has now declared their IMMIGRATION LAW has forced us to re-locate to the fast paced, bright lights and creative urban community of LOS ANGELES. Thank you Tories. I salute you.".

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Planes official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Forrest, Steve 1986 births American rock drummers American expatriates in England Living people Musicians from Modesto, California Placebo (band) members 21st-century American drummers