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       I was born in Cumberland, Wisconsin and have been here ever since.  I came from a family of musicians. When I was young my older brother played drums in local bands.  I would sit and watch him practice waiting for the opportunity to sit and hit on his drums when he would go to the bathroom or take a phone call.  My brother and sister were teenagers when I was still in grade school, so I was listening to Kiss, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, ACDC and other classic bands of the era.  That soon grew into a taste for music that I still yearn for. 

       As I got older and the eighties came rushing in I fell victim to the metal scene and the hair bands of the day.  I never missed a concert.  The first time I saw Tommy Lee live I knew that's what I wanted to do.  In 1985 a group of friends decided to form a band.  They asked me to play drums.  I said, I don't even know how to play.  They told me, who care's think of the chicks we'll get.  That's all it took, I was in.  We sat my parents down at the kitchen table and after two hours of persuasion (My mother is Italian) they invested in my first kit.  I taught myself by studying the drummers at live shows, watching instruction videos and reading books and magazines.  Since then I've played with many bands in the Midwest.  I've played all types of music from Rock to Disco to Country.  I practice 3 to 5 hours a day, constantly learning and teaching myself new styles and improving my stamina and dexterity.  I have gathered over 20 years of experience by playing live shows, private practices and group rehearsals. 

        Over the years I've managed to have the opportunity to share the stage, rub shoulders with and party with the likes of;  Brett Michaels, Gin Blossoms, 38 Special, Peter Frampton, Night Ranger, the Classic Rock Allstars, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Lou Graham of Foreigner, Paul Rogers of Bad Company, Pantera and Prong.

            In 2002 I competed in the Guitar Center drum off in Edina, Minnesota,  I made it to the final 8 in the store finals.

            My live show is the ultimate balls out aggressive most extreme spectacle imaginable.  Solid as a rock, I incorporate many stick tricks like twirls, tossing and juggling.  200 percent goes into every one of my live shows.  I'm totally dedicated to the art of drumming.

Years living:  35

Who inspired me:  AC/DC, Kiss, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Wasp, Ratt, Ozzy Led Zepplin, 3 Dog Night, The Guess Who

Pounders that get my respect:  Tommy Lee, Mike Portnoy, Joey Jordison, Neil Peart, Travis Barker, Ricci, Dany Carry, Thomas Lang, John Blackwell, Morgan Rose

Playas that get my respect:  Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai, Dimebag, Sully Erna, Dave Mustaine, Marylin Manson, Gwen Stefani, Price, Cory Taylor, Rob Zombie, Edsel Dope

What's In my disc player:  Tool, No Doubt, Static X, Dope, Marylin Manson, Godsmack, Megadeth, Testament, Mudvayne, Black Eyed Peas, PM5K, Wasp, LA Guns, Queensgyche, Deftones, Slipknot, Motley Crue, Rob Zombie, Pantera