I grew up in the Jeannette, PA area in a very musical family. Every member played a musical instrument and there was always singing, guitar, piano and other stuff going on. I began playing drums at a very early age and was given the opportunity to take lessons from some very talented musicians. I played drums in the Penn Trafford jazz band, concert band, and was a captain in the drum line. During and after college at the University of Pittsburgh I continued to play for many years in several bands like Striknyne, Tangled Grace, and Sweetooth, performing live around the Pittsburgh area and recording original material. My major influences come from progressive rock, metal, and jazz. Recenently I was reunited with some of my old band members and a new front man, Chuck, to form Twisted Fate. I have one son, Brendan