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[[Stephan James Thliveris]] (born October 5, 1970), better known as '''Steven Kray''', is an attorney, entrepreneur, musician and founding member/drummer of [[Canadian]]-based rock group "[[Tin Foil Phoenix]]",

==Biography==

Kray was a practicing [[attorney]] before temporarily leaving his legal career to pursue his musical interests. He has since returned to the legal field utilizing his talents in private enterprise. Born in [[Portland, Oregon]], he maintains citizenship in the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and the [[European Community]] (EC). He has one older sibling, a brother, Thomas Andrew Thliveris.

== Style and Influences ==

Kray's drumming is distinguished by heavy hitting, extraordinary limb independence, complex cross-sticking patterns, and an impressive command of tonal and volume range. He traditionally uses unusual sized [[crash cymbal]]s (17" and 19") and has never employed [[hi-hat]]s smaller than 15".

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== Accusations of criminal activity ==

His self-chosen namesake appears to have been a deliberate moniker. Prior to becoming an attorney, Kray engaged in a wide range of criminal activities and has been known to associate with a variety of organizations including the [[Hells Angels]]. He has previously cited [[Suge Knight]], a reputed [[Bloods]] gang member and co-founder of [[Death Row Records]], as his role model. Kray has a lengthy arrest record with only one conviction for robbery[citation needed]. Although his reputation as a meticulous and often violent criminal precedes him, he denies involvement in any criminal enterprises past or ongoing.

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