Steve Downes has worked in the music and broadcast radio industry for over 35 years. In the 1980's he hosted several synidicated radio shows and specials including The Superstar Concert Series. In the 1990's, he was the host of the award winning weekly live call-in show, Rockline.

Rockline provided Steve with several very memorable opportunities, including:

• Playing tambourine "live on-air" with the band Little Feat.
• Giving the first "live on-air" radio interview to all five members of the reunited Eagles
• Welcoming the return of Page and Plant "live on-air"

Currently, Steve Downes works as the host of the morning show on 97.1 WDRV "The Drive" in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, he hosts his nationally syndicated show, The Classics, heard every Sunday night on THE BEAR. The Classics spotlights various Rock n' Roll artists and their ideas and stories behind the music.