I always wanted a band named after me. And since at this point I am the only permanent member and the songwriter, I guess it fits too.

Not at this time, I used to but that was another life. I do intend to eventually do some live stuff. I do the occasional worship group thing at my church from time to time.

Beside making music more accessable to the masses, it also creates a venue for bad talent. This has two functions: one. it makes finding good talent difficult, and two gives the person who really wants to become better a place where seasoned musicians and songwriters will give honest critiques of their material.

yes, because the industry still has a great influence on what gets played over the airwaves, and internet radio is not practical in the car yet.

I have been playing professionally off and on since 1978. I've done rock, jazz, lounge, metal, and now I'm still doing all the above with a Christ-like attitude.

Yes, Steely Dan, King Crimson, Motley Crue, man this list could go a long time. People like Paul McCartney, Chris Squier, John Entwistle, Sting, (Did I mention I was mainly a bass player?) and Phil Keaggy have been big influences as well.

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