Born and raised in Tulsa, OK, Steve Pryor performed in the regional Tusla music scene throughout his youth, with lessons and jams from the legendary guitarist Mike "Monk" Bruce and sit-ins with local legends like Jimmy Markham and Carl Radle In adulthood, he toured with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Joe Cocker, and performed with blues legends, such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Greg Allman.