Liam Sternberg (born July 28, 1949)
Career
Sternberg began his musical career as part of the late-1970s "
Akron Sound" which included
Devo and
the Waitresses. A member of the band Jane Aire and the Belvederes, Sternberg curated an Akron Sound compilation album for
Stiff Records, which gained the attention of rock critic
Robert Christgau and brought national attention to the scene. Following this, he worked for other artists including
Kirsty MacColl,
Rachel Sweet,
Ratt, Fuzzbox,
Riff Regan, Jane Aire and the Belvederes, and
Baby Tuckoo. As a songwriter, Sternberg was the composer of the theme for the hit television program
21 Jump Street. In 1980, Sternberg also produced the first single from the
post-punk band Theatre of Hate, featuring vocalist
Kirk Brandon.
Personal life
Sternberg has lived in
Paris since 1990.
