Music was always present in our home. Two cousins played guitar while my
aunt played piano and sang in the church. In addition, an uncle formed
a band and, when in town, would play his guitar and sing all
afternoon at my Grandparent's farm. Occasionally, I would take an old
broom handle (my guitar) and a tin can (microphone) and accompany
him or, during special events, give a solo performance. Music became my
life's goal and filled the majority of each day.
I began to listen and practice every conceivable style and format with an
intensity and fervency found only in youth becoming proficient at an
early age. In 1979, I was residing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida pursuing
a career in country music. As lead singer of a very successful country band,
it would seem that I would achieve the desires of my heart and reach those
goals which had been established so many years ago.
He has appeared on stage with such well-known artists as
Marty Robbins, Bill Anderson
,
Ernest Tubb, Sonny James, Conway Twitty, Willie Nelson, Paul Overstreet,
Leroy Van Dyke,
and many more, as well as on the stage of the GRAND OLE OPRY, Nashville.
