I started playing drums when I was nine. Over the years I played with numerous bands doing the resort circuit. Started taking drum lessons with Don Pierson in Kingston. I then auditioned for the band Finger Tips and worked with them for a couple of years. Meanwhile I started drum lessons with Sony Igo, NBC Staff Orchestra drummer when NBC when they had their own band. Ended up Playing drums for David Osborne at Carson City, (In Cario NY), playing the saloon shows and numerous gigs with the Carson City Band. When I was 33 I joined the Army. While in Korea I auditioned for the 2nd Division Band and got excepted on an OJT program. I played with them until I was stationed at Fort Hood Texas. I then joined the First Division Calvary Band. When my enlistment was over, I joined the National Guard and played with the 199th NG Band for 4 years. Since then I have been playing with numerous bands. Also played shows with The Two Of Us Productions like JC Super Star, Cabaret. Next To Normal, Mamma Mia and many more. Now I am very happy being a member of the Dirt Road Smugglers!