Walter Steding

Biography

Walter George Steding was an American artist and musician born on September 7, 1950, in Pittsburgh. He became a fixture of the downtown art and music scene in New York City, collaborating with notable artists like Blondie and David Byrne, and performing with electric violin and electronic instruments. Steding also worked as an assistant to Andy Warhol at the Factory, appearing in films such as Union City (1980) and Polyester (1981).