Hoox

Pittsburgh, PA area

1986: Shraz - guitarist (never played live)

1987-88: Metal Knight - guitarist

1988: Rattlehead - bass

1988-1991: Tyress - bass

State College, PA area

1990-1992: Hanover Fist - bass

1992-1993: Various bands: King's Ransom, Felon, Coda, Theory Z, Threshold - bass/some keyboards

Los Angeles, CA area

1993-1994: Crenshaw - bass

1994-1995: P.O.V. - bass

1996-1997: Wolverine - bass

Pittsburgh, PA area

1997-1998: Bender - bass; The Web - bass

In a previous musical incarnation, I played live and with a band even! I've played extensively in the PA region (from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia) in the late 80s and early 90s. Throughout the mid-90s, I was playing the L.A. scene. I've been blessed to have played with many a fine musician in my career.

My first musical influence was Paul McCartney and the Beatles. At 2 years old, I was running around the house singing along with the Wings hit, "Hand on the Rug". Huh? It wasn't "Hand on the rug", you say? "Band on the run"? Seriously?

In the early 80s, I heard Def Leppard's "Photograph" and it literally changed what I listened to from there on. Motley Crue's "Shout at the Devil" LP also had a profound effect. I quickly went through the metal ranks from classic metal (Judas Priest and Deep Purple to Kiss) and progressed to the thrash metal bands such as Anthrax, Megadeth and of course, Metallica. Queensryche also took hold of my interest.

The 90s acts bored me. There was some really good stuff written during that era but I could've cared less.

The late 90s "nu-metal" bands have re-piqued my interest in that they've encouraged me to start recording again.

Hopefully, all these influences as well as others which I've had the pleasure of experiencing (Cirque du Soleil soundtracks) will help me cultivate a sound that will fit my personality.

My setup is pretty simple. I use Sonar 5 Producer Edition for recording. I use Acid for the drum loops and techno sounds. I've got a Mackie mixer with FireWire interface. I use an ESP/LTD H-1000 guitar, an 80s Ibanez offset V, a BC Rich Virgin bass, a 5 string Spector and a Fender P-Plus (took YEARS to find one of these!)

Anything.

Oh wait. You didn't literally mean that Anything goes HERE? Sorry.