Birth Name: Luke James Steele

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 13 December, 1979

Ethnicity:
*father – Māori
*mother – Russian, Belarusian

Luke Steele is an Australian musician, singer, and songwriter. He is vocalist and primary songwriter of alternative duo Empire of The Sun.

Luke is the son of Liz and Rick Steele, who is a blues guitarist and harmonica player. His sister is musician Katy Steele. He is married to magazine editor Jodi, with whom he has two children.