Actually, my parents chose it for me. I had no choice in the matter.

Why yes I do. Mostly because I thought it would be way too difficult to play once I'm dead.

I particularly like the fact that I can connect with musicians from all over the world, and collaborate with them to create new music. For that reason alone I think the internet has completely changed the music industry. Add to that the fact that I can create, promote and sell music without ever leaving my house..., it's great!

Why?

I've been playing guitar since the mid-60's. I've been in several bands. Oh, I also played keyboards for a while (I really need to get one again.)

Oh my??? Beatles, Stones, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee lewis, Dean Martin, Bob Dylan, Glen Campell, Hank Williams, Led Zepplin, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Jimmie Buffet, the Drifters, the Coasters, Supremes,... (Shall I go on?) I guess I don't really think about it much, I will listen to and play any songs I like, regardless of genre. I played rock for a long time, then I was into country, then folk, somewhere in there was motown, and of course I play blues (who doesn't these days?) I even tried bluegrass for a while. About the only music I can say I don't really love is gangster rap, although I must add that much of the hiphop I've heard is very good.

The Southbay area of California, before it got so crowded that you can't swing a cat. I'm still looking for a place like the Southbay used to be. Any ideas where that might be?

Guitars and stuff.

I'm always looking for musicians to collaborate with, especially if we can do it live. If you happen to be in the Salem Oregon area, and want to give something a try, leave me a message!

Or, if you are very far away and would like to do some online collaboration, I'd be into that as well.