Steven Barry "Lips" Kudlow (born March 2, 1956) is a Canadian musician, who is the guitarist and lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Anvil.

I was set on having a long career in rock 'n' roll; I didn't want to be an overnight sensation.

They met through friend, guitarist and neighbour Marty Hoffman, but "musical differences" caused his departure after their first show.

[2] By 1978, the first full line-up of the band included Kudlow (lead vocals, lead guitar), Reiner (drums), Dave "Squirrely" Allison (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Ian "Dix" Dickson (bass).

Upon its release, the film garnered critical acclaim from many major publications, and has since brought the band renewed recognition, including opening slots with AC/DC and Saxon.

He was invited by Lemmy Kilmister to join Motörhead in 1982, when guitarist "Fast Eddie" Clarke left the band.

The Story of Anvil that he has worked as a truck driver for a business delivering food to schools and institutions.