I started playing when I was in 4th grade, Wrote my first song in 8th grade, Played in 3 bands in high school. Pumpkin Spasims, Devils Advocate, and one more I dont remember the name of ? I sold all my stuff in 1972 to by a new Camaro. I didn't play much untill 1998 when I got a new guitar for my birthday and started writing songs and playing again.