I was already on my way to becoming a serious drummer with a good seven months experience under my belt, and then "the Miracle" happened. February 7, 1964 was just like any other day - with one exception. It marked the birth of thousands of drummers around the world, but for me it spawned "the dream" that changed me forever. I was only 4 years old, but I knew this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I, along with half the Nations population, witnessed the beginning of the Planet's first drum hero- Ringo Starr's bigger than life appearance with The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. For as long as I can remember I have envisioned being on a well-lit stage playing drums just like Ringo did on those famous broadcasts.

   I was born on May 29, 1960 in Schenectady, New York. My father was an avid music fan who especially loved Big Band music. It is he that I owe my career to. He encouraged me to play drums in our family band comprised of my two older brothers and me. I was only 3 years old at the time but dad was pretty determined to have his three boys in a band together. My first lessons were from drummers that were in my brothers' bands on their drum sets. At five years old I acquired my first drum set - a three piece Ludwig kit consisting of a Snare, Tom, Bass drum, Hi Hat, and Ride Cymbal. I started teaching myself by playing along with records, mainly Beatles records. My first Concert was for my kindergarten class on the last day of school. This ritual went on until the sixth grade, my first year in Junior High.

   Throughout my Junior and Senior High years I was involved in all the school music programs. During this time I also played in several bands that performed mostly school dances. I moved to Utah in 1978 and it was then that I started studying a little more seriously. I attended the University of Utah and was introduced to a few Jazz players through the music program. I started playing in different bands in the Salt Lake City area. I am fortunate to have played many different styles of music during this time. I started out playing in a mainstream Jazz band called "Central Park West." Next was a rock group called "The Zerks." It was during this time (1980-84) that I was first called upon to fill in on drums with some other groups which introduced me to more styles such as Blues, Ska, Reggae, Funk, Rock, Pop, and Country. On May 20, 1984 I was hired to manage the drum department at Wagstaff Music in Murray Utah.

   After about ten years of playing and sitting in with bands in a live performance situation, I decided I wanted to become a session drummer. I knew that I would have to work hard to break into this tightly knit market. Between 1994-96, I went into full blown study mode under the guidance of Kelly Wallis (Mr.Percussencyclopedia) who also recommended me for my first recording session, (Wow was I scared!) I continued performing and recording while working retail at Wagstaff Music until November 13, 2000 when I finally became a full time musician.

   Today I still live my dream each and every day by getting the opportunity to work with my friends that are all such great artists. Whether in the studio, on stage, or at a rehearsal,

   I close my eyes and still see my vision of playing on that brightly lit stage that has obsessively propelled me through my drumming adventure. Thanks to all who have helped me along the way.