Johnny has been playing since he was 5 years old. His first regular gig was in his father's band at age 11. He's since played with many players as talented as he including Tim Jordan and the Brecker brothers. He even had to obtain secres service clearance when he played at presidential functions several times. He has a degree in classical percussion from PCPA in Phila. (which used to be called PMA and has since changed their name again). He takes music very seriously but is iconoclastic in that he hates any sort of snobbery or uppity attitude concerning music. Although his craft is polished, music is purely art. Johnny made these recordings with his wife Cheryl doing voice as well as taking care of Max. She can sing a mean toon! When he went to college he gave up the throne in his father's band to his brother Mike...Check him out at http://www.soundclick.com/pro/?BandID=301611 and http://www.soundclick.com/bands/writePage.cfm?bandid=117482&bandnamesave=mikeianieriacousticworks and http://www.soundclick.com/bands/writePage.cfm?bandid=117809&bandnamesave=mikeianieriorchestralworks penned by...Uncle Nelson