Career
Feinstein"s career began at the age of 15, recording and touring in bands (Shadow 15,The Questionnaires, Bedlam, Iodine), which led him to widen his studio skills where he became interested in production and recording artist development. In 1997, Feinstein moved to New York City to pursue his career in production. While at TMF, he teamed up with Detroit native, producer/engineer Michael Tudor to co-produce a series of recordings of New York rock bands such as The Astrojet (featuring Jody Porter of Fountains of Wayne), Clara Venus “Greatest Hurts” and Mikki James.
Together, Feinstein and Tudor co-produced material for The Beatles-based soundtrack for the film I Am Sam featuring Rufus Wainright and Sean Lennon"s “Across The Universe” and Howie Day"s Help.” They also co-produced Moby’s radio singles South Side (featuring Gwen Stefani) and We Are All Made of Stars.
As a multi-instrumentalist, writer and collaborator this combination of experience allowed him the ability to communicate musically in the studio with both up-and-coming artists as well as highly acclaimed artists and producers. Albert Hammond Junior. “Yours to Keep”, Santogold “Santogold” – Producer John Hill and Northern State “Can I Keep This Pen?”.
In 2006, Feinstein was sought-after to play bass guitar for Ryan Adams & The Cardinals During this time he also became known as “Spacewolf.” As a Cardinal he recorded three albums, Easy Tiger (2007), Follow the Lights European Parliament (2007) and Cardinology (2008) and toured extensively worldwide through 2009. The last album he recorded playing bass guitar was New Zealand artist Gin Wigmore"s “Holy Smoke” produced by Mike Elizondo and engineered by Joe Chiccarelli.
Growing up, Feinstein enjoyed listening to The Clash, The Replacements, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Flaming Lips, and Brian Wilson.
On December 15, 2009, Feinstein was found dead in his New York City apartment. He was 42 years old. Feinstein"s death was ruled an accident by the coroner, stemming from prior health issues and adverse reaction to over-the-counter cough medicine.