Press:

“Vocalist Terry Luttrell, who featured on the band's 1971 self-titled debut, helped kick the night off, performing four tracks with his REO Classics band, carefully curated from the group's first three albums. He was joined by early guitarist Steve Scorfina for "Gypsy Woman's Passion," from the debut. As Luttrell shared with the crowd, REO had moved through its share of members in the early years leading up to the first album, particularly when it came to guitar players. Scorfina entered the fold, recommended by St. Louis native Michael McDonald, who told the group they should consider the guitarist. Read More: REO Speedwagon Members Share Emotional Farewell: Set List, Video | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/reo-speedwagon-champaign-set-list-video-2025/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral”
Matt Wardlaw - Ultimate Classic Rock

“Steve Scorfina was one of the early guitarists for REO Speedwagon, joining in 1968. He played on the band’s first album, REO Speedwagon, and contributed to shaping the band’s early musical style. Scorfina left the band in the early 1970s and later became a member of Pavlov’s Dog.”
Janey Roberts - Classic Rock History.com

“In June 2025, the band, including Doughty, Hall, and Alan Gratzer alongside former members Terry Luttrell, Mike Murphy and Steve Scorfina reunited for a one off show in Champaign, Illinois, the band's hometown.[21]”
REO Speedwagon Wikipedia

“I photographed many of the rock n roll bands that were birthed on campus at the U of I. The first band I began with REO Speedwagon, right after they formed. Around the time they brought in Steve Scorfina to take over lead guitar & do some original songwriting. They recorded Steve's song at Golden Voice in Pekin, & used the song to help them secure a recording contract with Columbia/Epic Records. Steve recently unearthed the recording & asked me to provide my photograph of this tumultuous time, & of the band's participation that became a part of this history. Most of the images of the band were at performances at the Daley Plaza in Chicago, in front of 20,000 people (and the Picasso) on April 15th, 1970. The other gig was 3 weeks later on May 6th, the day after the Kent State killings, a few hours before the campus erupted into several days of protests. Most of the other images were of protests on campus, maybe you see yourself there? All images copyright by me, Arnie White, class 1970”
Naldo Sterling (aka. Photographer Arnie White) - Champaign Urbana History on Facebook

“This is really a must see for St Louis musicians. The visionaries like Shelly Grafman, Steve Shankman, Irv Zuckerman, Bob Heil and so on not only changed St Louis, they changed the world. K She radio, Contemporary Productions, Heil Sound these are not small entities. Their impact was HUGE. The DJs like Mark Klose, Prince Knight, Big Jack Davis ( Bob Skaggs ) Terrye Seigel , Peter Perici these people were instrumental in putting our city on the map. The interviews with Steve Scorfina , Mark Boatman , Pat Liston, Roger Boyd, Danny Liston and so on. The music backed by the power of radio then marketed by these people actually made a difference. Nashville, Chicago, Detroit all great cities but in the Midwest St Louis was the key. We can all be proud. ~Rob Beckner”
Rob Beckner - Facebook

“Steve Scorfina is one of our own rock and roll legendary guitar player that has played alongside with many great well-known St Louis performers from Chuck Berry REO Speedwagon and the great Michael McDonald. But I'm wondering who was more luckier you, or them? If anybody appreciates rock and roll then this is the man you want to hear. It's an honor to know you all these years growing up to your music. Thank you for being a friend. As soon as all this is up and over with, I'm sure Boz Rock Productions will have you performing your greatest hits before rock and roll audience. Stay safe my brother ~ Boz Rock”
BozRock - Facebook

“Throwback to a blues rock legend shoot at the National Blues Museum last year where I was honored to be directing the creative for the event (photo-video, advertising, web design, live streaming, and show flyer). The beautifully talented Monica Reed headlined (James Brown, Roger Daltrey, Sting, the allman brothers), along with The Legendary Bonnie Bramlett (Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers Band, John Lennon, Ike and tina), and Steve Scorfina (REO Speedwagon, Pavlov's Dog, Scorfina's Soul Steel. Chrome and Steel). They were supported by David Torretta - Bass, Lenny Klinger - Saxes. Flute. Clarinets, James Dellamano - keyboard, Mike Safron - drums, and a special drop in by Charles Glenn Group! Thanks for the sweet bts shot, Suzy! It was great to work with you finally. It was an amazing performance that will alway be a warm memory.Thank you, Mrs. Monica...your gracious heart and personal connection with others made it all possible. Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.”
Glenn Reigelman - Facebook

“St. Louis metro area was home to a lot of famous musicians and the birth place of rock and roll. Mike Safron and Steve Scorfina are two of the best rock and roll musicians ever from St. Louis. Pavlovs Dogs was the only band I ever heard of that had music contracts with two different labels. Pavlovs Dogs was the highest paid ever in history.”
Dave Shepherd - Facebook

“What a night! I really hope this was recorded & gets air time to show the real Ferguson. A screen started the night with celebrities & friends from Mike's teen years. Paying tribute to Mike the musician & Mike the man. All I can say is we need more Mike McDonald's in our world. The talented Kennedy Holmes did a duet with him of his big hit ON MY OWN. She was great. Then the talented Brian Owens did several songs. Him & Mike collaborated singing Mike's big hits. Next joining him on stage were his boyhood buddies Patrick Molloy, Steve Scorfina & Daniel K. Duncan. The night was magical. The audience was filled with so many friends that grew up with him & followed his career through the years. So many things change in life. I am so glad some things don't. The talent & friendships in that room was remarkable. It was all for a good cause & I really hope the media airs all the positivity that was shown by this Ferguson legend & the upcoming talent. What a fantastic night. Ferguson Rocks!”
Norma J. Marr - Facebook

“On April 15th, 1970, REO, (with Steve Scorfina on guitar and Terry Luttrell on vocals), rocking for the Chicago Moratorium against the war, on what is now Daley Plaza. The Picasso looked on approvingly, as Alan Gratzer kept the beat.”
Naldo Sterling - ‎Bob Nutt Blytham LTD Tribute

“When he was in kid bands, Steve Scorfina’s mother dressed him "like the Mardi Gras." He even wrote a song about it.”
Local King - Local Kings

“Growing up as a musician in St. Louis, Steve Scorfina was influenced by the music of some of rock and roll's greatest. Michael McDonald, The Allman Brothers, Chuck Berry and Ike and Tina Turner were all based here at one time.”
Local King - Local Kings

“Great Songwriter, Great Guitar Player, Great Human Being!”
WOW Just WOW - WOW Just WOW @wowwowwowjustwow

“If you have never seen Chrome and Steel here's your chance! Steve Scorfina, Lead guitar, steel guitar, Mike Safron, drums, keyboard. Greg Hulub, Bass, vocals. Steve has played with some of the greats in Music including REO Speedwagon, Michael Mcdonald and Pavlov's Dog to ame a few. Safron is still one of the best drummers you'll ever see, he played with Chuck Berry and Pavlov's Dog. Greg Hulub whose played with Big Love", Petty Cash Junction and Soul Steel. Always a great show, all original music!”
Paul Brown - Paul Brown Media

“On location at Church Street Bar last Friday night to catch some of St. Louis Rock n Roll Royalty! Chrome and Steel featuring Steve Scorfina, from REO Speedwagon and Pavlov's Dog; Mike Safron from Pavlov's Dog and Greg Hulub from Big Love playing a song from the Pavlov's Dog library. Great originals and a stellar performance!! Catch them at their next show Friday, April 19th at Turtle Creek Pub in O'Fallon MO. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Tracy Mooney - Jammin' Live

“[o]ur guest is Steve Scorfina, who has played with Reo Speedwagon, singer Michael McDonald, Pavlov's Dog, Johnny Johnson and more. Join us for a ride through St. Louis rock history as we air the full interview with this riverbend icon and find out how you can appear in his latest video by attending his free live performance Fri 3/29 Scorfina's Chrome & Steel Returns to the Church St. Bar. Riverbend Talent is brought to you by Halpin Music Company and by Matt Van Voorhis of Macias Insurance Agency.”
Alton Daily News - The Big Z - 94.3 FM

“I’m so Looking forward to reuniting with my long time guitar player friend Steve Scorfina from St. Louis this coming Friday night March 8th at the Historic Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville Illinois... We will Rock an all time Favorite REO Song 157 Riverside Ave.. with Some serious Jamin as Steve plays slide guitar on his Vintage Lap Pan Rickenbacker Steele Guitar.... You won’t want to miss this Show Peeps...Get your Tickets Today... The show is about sold out....!!”
Terry Luttrel - Facebook

“REO Speedwagon voted Illinois' top musicians. They started as a University of Illinois garage band & reached the heights of arena rock. Now the members of REO Speedwagon have been voted the top musicians in Illinois history by participants in the Illinois Top 200 project, a part of the state’s bicentennial celebration. REO Speedwagon was followed by Alison Krauss, the fiddler with an angelic voice and more Grammy wins than any other woman in history, & Nat King Cole, the beloved crooner & trailblazing African-American entertainer. Cheap Trick, the Rockford band that’s now in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and jazz legend Miles Davis rounded out the top five. “Perhaps nothing better represents the state’s cultural and geographic diversity than its many contributions to American music. The most remarkable thing about this list is how many people on it were major contributors to different styles of music: blues, jazz, rock, soul, country, you name it,” said Christian McWhirter mu”
The State Journal-Register Springfield, Ill. - Effingham Daily News

“Steve Scorfina, and myself have been friends for 50 years. Steve is a legend in music history, as well as being a dear friend. It was 1968 and I remember doing remotes on KSHE-95, and Steve was the inspiration for so much music as well as the music I played on my show. Steve was one of the early members of REO. As I look back on my life in music and radio, it took so many people with the love and passion for music to make history that continues over 50 years later. Love you Steve Scorfina.”
Steve Rosen - Facebook

“Earliest REO Speedwagon recording to my knowledge. "Sweet Lucille" with Steve Scorfina on lead guitar. Neal Doughty and Terry Luttrell stand out in this recording as well.”
Shawn Rainer - REO Speedwagon for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

“Pavlov’s Dog At the Sound of the Bell -David Surkamp, Steve Scorfina, David Hamilton, Rick Stockton, Tom Nickeson(Bill Bruford, 1976) This is a great example of the cross-pollination of British recording artists and blossoming North American prog rockers in the 1970s. Despite not being a full-fledged band member, former Yes and King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford takes a commanding role on the St. Louis group’s sophomore album. His playing is dynamic, even dramatic. Bubbly tom work injects excitement into the droning/hypnotic “She Came Shining,” and Bruford’s knack for detail kicks into high gear for the knotty “Did You See Him Cry?””
Will Romano - Modern Drummer featuring 12 Heartland Prog Albums

“Two degrees of separation: Michael McDonald is in concert in STL at the Peabody tonight. Stay tuned for a Local King profile of his lifelong friend Steve Scorfina (formerly REO Speedwagon). Steve was in Mike's band Mike and the Majestics in middle school in Ferguson, MO.”
Michael Supe Granda - Local King TV Show

“Michael McDonald St. Louis "Fantastic show with lots of new material, hometown shout-outs, Steve Scorfina recognized for his STL R&R hall of fame induction, Brian Owens and his dad performed several amazing songs and Marc Cohn opened and joined later for duets. I’ve seen MM every time he’s been in town and this was the best show yet!!" ~Barbara Lafferty April”
Barbara Lafferty April - facebook

“Today we announce our final Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2017: STEVE SCORFINA. Steve Scorfina becomes our first "in twice" member as he was inducted as part of Pavlov's Dog in 2014. But beyond the Dog, Steve has constantly been a part of St. Louis' great music scene starting with his first band at age 13, The Majestics (with fellow Ferguson lad Michael Mcdonald). He then started The Good Feelin', a mainstay of the mid-late 60 St. Louis club scene before moving on to REO Speedwagon. After that came of course Pavlov's Dog, then Gulliver ("Ridin' the Wind"), then The Sommerville-Scorfina Band (on KSHE Seeds II) before many great solo albums and work alongside Ingrid Berry and those involved with Art Holliday's Johnnie Johnson documentary. Congrats Steve!”
John Sebben - St. Louis Classic Rock Preservation Society

“The Steve Scorfina Interview on the Servante of Darkness Blog has skyrocketed into the top ten and still climbing. I put this video together to capture the occasion; it features the pics from the interview and a song from his EP sold only at live shows exclusive to the interview that Steve shared with the Darkness readers.”
Anthony Servante - Servante Of Darkness

“Something in the Water KATHY BRATKOWSKI, U.S., 2013, Something in the Water” looks back at the unique set of circumstances that electrified the classic rock music scene in St. Louis in the late ’60s & early ’70s. The documentary chronicles the advent of free-form radio at stations such as KSHE, the storied concerts at the Mississippi River Festival & Superjam, & the area musicians who used St. Louis stages to reach a national audience. Featuring rare interviews, archived MRF concert footage, & photos from the musicians themselves, “Something in the Water” is a funny, honest, and unique account of “ground zero for rock and roll,” as told by those who played a major role in the emergence of classic rock in St. Louis. Interviewees include Rich Dalton, Mark Klose, David Grafman, Mark Boatman & Roger Boyd (Head East), Pat & Danny Liston (Mama’s Pride), Steve Scorfina (Pavlov’s Dog), Supe Granda (Ozark Mtn. Daredevils), Lyle Ward, Ron Elz, Bob Heil, Steve Schankman & Joe E”
Cinema St. Louis - 22ND ANNUAL WHITAKER ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

“A special Tribute to Veterans & active duty Military will be presented free of charge the evening of Monday @ Golden Corral which will feature speakers, music & food. Host Curtis Miller, of Sedalia, a member of Voiture 333, 40 & 8 said the event is in combination w/ the Healing Box & Golden Corral. This is the "brain child" of Steve Scorfina, former member of REO Speedwagon. Miller added musical artist such as Scorfina are coming into support the first event with hopes to get it started all over the country. President of the Central Missouri Veterans Assoc. Jim Gaertner will present the dedication & the Disabled American Veterans will speak, recognized the Military & Whiteman Air Force Base. Healing Box Project founder David Dunklee & Truman VA Peer Support specialist Chris Longdon will bring 14 veterans from Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital in Columbia, who learn how to play guitar. Also in attendance Old Time Country Music Hall of Famer Lawrence Harms, of the Grand Ole Opry.”
Faith Bemiss - Sedalia Democrat

“Steve Scorfina's award 1st outside of the military to receive this one. Be proud that it was giving to a great soul for peace and his deeds for charity. Never giving to a civilian before. Signed by 1st.Missouri.my special forces group command.b2 commander.and the State Rep.”
Curtis Dale Miller - Facebook

“The story of this new version of “Johnny B. Goode,” recorded in New York, St. Louis & Los Angeles, goes back a few years to when drummer/producer Mike Mesey, who played & toured with Head East, Chuck Berry, & Johnson, asked Johnson to play piano on a recording of “Johnny B. Goode.” Johnson was happy & excited to oblige, providing the only studio recording of him ever playing the song. Years after Johnson’s death in 2005, Mesey heard a lap steel guitar performance by Steve Scorfina, formerly of Pavlov’s Dog & REO Speedwagon, & immediately thought of Johnson’s piano tracks. Scorfina recorded for the song on a 1934 Rickenbacker lap steel – regarded as the first electric guitar. After recording his lap steel tracks, Scorfina suggested contacting his childhood friend & former Majestics band mate from Ferguson, Mo., five-time Grammy winner Michael McDonald, about recording a vocal track. McDonald, a fan of both Berry & Johnson, liked the project & obliged by recording amazing”
Chuck Leavell - http://www.chuckleavell.com/

“Michael McDonald, David Sanborn and More Release Rendition of "Johnny B. Goode" Featuring Johnnie Johnson. Johnson passed away in 2005, but before that, the prolific piano man laid down a recording of the song on the keys for drummer/producer Mike Mesey, who has also toured with Berry. It was the first and only time he recorded the song (the original was done by Lafayette Leake). Years after Johnson's death, Mesey heard guitarist Steve Scorfina, formerly of Pavlov's Dog and REO Speedwagon, performing "Johnny B. Goode" on a lap steel guitar. Mesey was reminded of Johnson's piano tracks, which had never been released, and quickly enlisted Scorfina to record as well. Scorfina suggested the duo contact five-time Grammy winner Michael McDonald to sing on the track, who happily obliged. Soon legendary saxophonist David Sanborn signed on as well, in addition to Jimmy Vivino, Conan O'Brien's long-time bandleader, who added guitar tracks. The finished product is a somewhat slowed-down, f”
Daniel Hill - RFT River Front Times

“I had the great privilege and honor of singing on a track with some old friends and some of St. Louis's best musicians,.. a Dec 5 release in conjunction with a documentary film ( to be released later) produced and directed by St. Louis film maker Art Holiday. The film pays tribute to the career and contributions of legendary pianist, Johnnie Johnson. On this track of the song Johnnie B. Goode, (written by the great Chuck Berry) producer Mike Meesey brings to life one of the last recordings played on by Johnnie. Musician Steve Scorfina's slide guitar is a powerful driving force beneath the unrelenting genius of Johnnie's piano track. Johnnie Johnson is a musician who continues to influence the rest of us even after his passing. It's easy to appreciate the important, though largely unheralded, contribution he made along with others, in moving traditional African/American blues toward the birth of Rock and Roll. Michael McDonald”
Michael McDonald - Facebook

"The Blues had a Baby, and called it Rock and Roll" - Muddy Waters. I'm not talking about those British Invasion babies like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Mick Jagger. I'm talking about homegrown blues rockers like Devon Allman and Steve Scorfina. They make me St. Louis proud!! We are a true music city, from the days of Ragtime to Rock to Rap! And now, coming soon to 'connect the dots', the National Blues Museum!
Dave Beardsley - National Blues Museum

“A big thanks to National Blues Museum Board Member Devon Allman's Friday Night Blues, Doug Hall over at Talent Plus, and of course Steve Scorfina's 'SOUL STEEL'. They opened for Impala Deluxe at the Bottleneck Blues Bar over the weekend. Dave Beardsley was pleased to be invited to introduce the band. Steve's guitar wizardry traces back to early REO Speedwagon, and as a founding member of Pavlov's Dog, a legendary St. Louis band.”
Dave Beardsley - National Blues Museum

“Not only is Scorfina an old friend, he's also a former bandmate of McDonald's, a five-time Grammy award winner. Scorfina was the lead guitarist for McDonald's first band, Mike and the Majestics, when Scorfina was 13 and McDonald was 11. Scorfina, who now lives in St. Charles, had a successful musical career in his own right, playing with such bands as REO Speedwagon and Pavlov's Dog. Duncan said he was never the musician that Scorfina or McDonald are and added that it was evident even when they were teens that McDonald was a cut above. After years of playing around the area, McDonald went on to perform with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers before embarking on a solo career. He has lived mainly in Nashville since the mid-1990s but is relocating to California, Duncan said.”
DEB PETERSON - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Scorfina and girlfriend Kathleen still are antiquing, looking for ‘picks,’ but with more time for music. On May 30, The Pageant will host the premiere of the HEC-TV documentary on the history of rock music in St. Louis titled Something in the Water. Following the screening, Scorfina and a St. Louis all-star band will take the stage. So if you catch that show (or Soul Steel) with Scorfina’s guitar rockin’ just like the carriage-house days, then consider yourself lucky, you just made a pretty good pick.”
Paul Brown - Ladue News

“In the spring of 1968, Terry Luttrell became lead singer, and Bob Crownover and Gregg Philbin replaced Matt and Blair, respectively. Marty Shepard played trumpet and Joe McCabe played sax at this time until McCabe moved to Southern Illinois University. Crownover played guitar for the group until the summer of 1969 when Bill Fiorio replaced him. Fiorio then departed in late 1969, eventually assuming the name Duke Tumatoe, and went on to form the All Star Frogs. Steve Scorfina (who would go on to found progressive rock/album-oriented rock band Pavlov's Dog) came aboard for over a year, composing with the band and performing live, before being replaced by Gary Richrath in late 1970.”
REO SPEEDWAGON - Wikipedia

“RSC: In closing, you’ve played with a lot of different members in REO throughout the years do you still have contact with them? ...It would be fun if we could somehow plan it to wrangle up everybody who was in Speedwagon like Terry, Mike and Gary and Gregg and get everybody together and somehow play a couple songs from each of the records with the original lineups, I think that would be something people might like someday. RSC: That would be cool. BH: Wouldn’t that be cool? I think it would be cool too. I don’t know if its possible but I think it’d be fun. Their guitar player Steve Scorfina quit REO Speedwagon that’s when Gary left my band Feather Train and he joined REO Speedwagon. He was just starting to get really good at that time. Interview Bruce Hall Bassist REO Speedwagon Conducted on 5/15/12 By: Joseph Suto Full interview at http://rockshowcritique.com/2012/05/interview-bruce-hall-reo-speedwagon/”
Joseph Suto - Rock Show Critique

“While in REO Steve wrote the song "Sweet Lucille" In the video that is on you.tube it is a photo of REO (with Steve) playing at a anti- vietnam protest railly in what today is called Daley Plazza. This photo was used on the Huntley Brinkley Report news program in 1969 or 1970. I have looked at all the videos on you tube and the NBC Archives web site but cant find it. The comment made by the reporter was "This political rock band played across from Mayor Daley's office and gave the mayor a headache." - thomas, bourbonnais, IL”
Thomas Bourbonnais - artistfacts

“RSC: In closing, you’ve played with a lot of different members in REO throughout the years do you still have contact with them? BH: Sure Mike Murphy, I played in a band with him before he was in REO Speedwagon...band called The One-Eyed Jacks...I played in a band with Gary before he was in REO Speedwagon called Feather Train...Everybody’s still around, everybody’s doin’ great...It would be fun if we could somehow plan it to wrangle up everybody who was in Speedwagon like Terry, Mike and Gary and Gregg & get everybody together...somehow play a couple songs from each of the records with the original lineups, I think that would be something people might like someday. RSC: That would be cool. BH: ...I think it would be cool too. I don’t know if its possible but I think it’d be fun. Their guitar player Steve Scorfina quit REO Speedwagon that’s when Gary left Feather Train & he joined REO....That’s when Speedwagon started taking off...”
Joseph Suto - Rock Show Critique

“Pavlov’s Dog finished their third album when Columbia Records dumped them and they lost their name. The record was called Third and I was lucky enough to find a bootleg copy. I wish it had been officially released. There’s a beautiful song on it called It’s All for You. There has to be someone else singing on it. It’s actually in a human vocal range. It reminds me of John Lennon’s last album. The vocalist seems to have found contentment, a kind of inner peace with the world.”
DAVID UDELL - My St. Louis: Pavlov's Dog

“Gulliver in August of 1979, had his first full-on hair cut in 13 years and begins jamming in the garage with Davey Johnstone. Davey & David enjoyed much playing together; they even recorded two songs at Dee Murray’s studio in the Hollywood Hills. In November, Steve Scorfina previously of Pavlov’s Dog and Tommy Nickerson joined together with David to record songs in the garage, "Clones, We’re all " was one of those songs. Davey Johnstone hears "Clones" and loves it, wants to take it to Alice Cooper. Alice hears it and wants it to be the single off the album Flush the Fashion. David doesn’t want to give it up...negotiations begin. Finally after keeping 100% of the writers’ rights and the publishing rights, he agrees to let Alice do the song. Roy Thomas Baker is thrilled! April 14th "Clones" is picked as the Cashbox single. Upon release" Clones" comes in with a bullet at 17 in Billboard magazine”
Wendy Carron - David Carron Biography

“... Steve Scorfina is going to be opening the show, and I know you two played together when you were growing up in St. Louis. What was ...”
y Annie Zaleski, Thu., Jul. 22 2010 @ 11:46AM - Riverfront Times

“The night ended on a more upbeat note, with an obligatory but still moving "Takin' it to the Streets," which featured forceful contributions from the tenor saxophonist and female back-up singer. And since this was a hometown show, the set ended with a little walk down memory lane: opening act Steve Scorfina, with whom McDonald played music as a teenager, returned to the stage for a bluesy run at Ray Charles' "I've Got News for You." ”
By Christian Schaeffer, Sat., - Riverfront Times

“Steve Scorfina is going to be opening the show, & I know you two played together when you were growing up in St. Louis. What was the music scene like when you started playing in your teens? You know, funny enough, looking at it now, [it was] very innocent. I mean, we were just playing in places that we probably had no business playing in - we were too young. It was a thrill; it was absolutely thrilling back then. I looked so forward to it, to everything to do with it. I was just hooked. It's just a place I found that was really fulfilling to me & my friends. It was our relationship that was built on music. So many of the people I met growing up in St. Louis were other musicians. I started off singing with my father, who had a beautiful voice & sang in a lot of the saloons around St. Louis and stuff, so I grew up watching him. We were very lucky that it was such a fertile ground.”
Annie Zaleski - Riverfront Times

“Not only is Scorfina an old friend, he's also a former bandmate of McDonald's, a five-time Grammy award winner. Scorfina was the lead guitarist for McDonald's first band, Mike and the Majestics, when Scorfina was 13 and McDonald was 11. Scorfina, who now lives in St. Charles, had a successful musical career in his own right, playing with such bands as REO Speedwagon and Pavlov's Dog.”
BY DEB PETERSON - St. Louis Post-Dispatch stltoday.com

"It's A Dog's Life" What happens to a musician after trying for years to make the big time, only to be thwarted by fate, other bandmates and questionable managers? In the case of Steve Scorfina, you give up your dreams of a music career and settle into life as an antiques dealer. As a teenager, Scorfina played with Mike and the Majestics (which featured a younger Michael McDonald), helped start the Good Feelin', was in an early version of REO Speedwagon and eventually founded local favorites Pavlov's Dog, who came tantalizingly close to breaking nationally. At 60 years old, Scorfina has decided to give music another spin as a solo artist. Thomas Crone chronicled the rise and near-miss and rise again in his film Old Dog, New Trick, which was produced by Scorfina's son. Old Dog, New Trick screens at the Savoy (119 South Florissant Road, Ferguson; www.stlrockdocs.blogspot.com), just down the road from the space where Pavlov's Dog wrote their first two albums.
Paul Friswold - Riverfront Times

“Enjoy the locally produced documentary film co-produced by Mike Steinberg, Thomas Crone & Jon Scorfina about Ferguson hometown boy, Steve Scorfina. This delightful film was recently touted as one of the10 must-see films at the St. Louis International Film Festival 2009!”
NAC - NAC Northern Arts Council

"Wow, is this an intriguing North County tale!" Scorfina played with McDonald in a (McCluer) high school band called Mike & the Majestics in the 1960s, then on to become the founding guitarist of REO Speedwagon & later of the popular St. Louis “prog rock” band, Pavlov’s Dog.
Shannon Howard - NoCoStl

“Starting in the R&B flavored Mike & The Majestics (Feat. Michael McDonald), Scorfina found himself playing in a wide array of musically outfits throughout the 60s and 70s, including the psychedelic Good Feellin’ and an early blues-rock incarnation of REO Speedwagon.”
Thomas Crone - STL Rock Docs Blog

“The film tracks Scorfina's life as a musician thru 60's garage bands, his time with REO Speedwagon and Pavlov's Dog. What he's up to currently. So if you're interested in rock-umentaries (subset blues, garage and PROG), St. Louis music scene, or indie documentaries in general, give it a go. ”
Ted May - Ted May Comics Junk Drawer

"The stories really started working as we focused on one person or one band," Steinberg said. "I think it's important how KSHE broke both these bands," said Jon Scorfina, an associate producer of the documentaries and son of Steve Scorfina of "Old Dog New Tricks."
Amanda Wichern - The Journal Source of News of Webster University

“Danny Liston of Mama's Pride and Steve Scorfina, former member of Pavlov's Dog and REO Speedwagon - whose music went on to be heard nationwide, thanks to a little help from their friends at radio station KSHE 95. ”
Amanda Wichern - The Journal

"Pride of St. Louis" "Old Dog, New Trick" "The films actually started out as a look at that whole generation. The original idea seemed cool, but it turned out that Steve's story and the Mama's Pride comeback were the obvious, best hooks."
Thomas Crone - St. Louis Post Dispatch

“RFT Review - Similarly, Old Dog, New Trick focuses on Steve Scorfina, guitarist for the local prog-rock group Pavlov's Dog. The film finds Scorfina, now well into middle age, scouring flea markets and thrift stores for rare records and assorted bric-a-brac. This film, too, sorts through the forgotten treasures of St. Louis' rock history. Scorfina cuts his teeth playing in Mike & the Majestics with a pre-Doobie Brothers Michael McDonald and spends his nights in teen clubs listening to acts like the Blues Magoos and local legend Ike Turner. Eventually he lands a gig with an early incarnation of REO Speedwagon before forming Pavlov's Dog. While the band fell on hard times owing to shady management and label woes, Old Dog finds Scorfina attempting to regain a little of his past glory with a new CD and recent gigs at Blueberry Hill. Taken together, these documentaries echo Bob Seger's adage that rock & roll never forgets — it just gets sober, goes gray and wisens up.”
Christian Schaeffer - Riverfront Times

"Old Dog, New Trick" is particularly personal to me because the focus of the film is on my dad, Steve Scorfina, a founding member of Pavlov's Dog. Since I've been working on this project for a little over two years now, I'd love to share with you a little of what went into the filming.
Jon Scorfina - THe Star Clipper Blog

“My memory not being what it used to be I do remember seeing REO at the Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival in Heyworth, IL in 1970 and since I'm kind of sure that Gary didn't join the band until later that year I was wondering if Steve Scorfina was playing with them at the festival?”
Alan - Kathy REO FAN CLUB - All Experts