9strings

Wow!!!! Where to start. Let's try the beginning. Born the youngest of 13 kids born to THE SAME MOTHER AND FATHER(yeah, true love!!!), with meager material wealth by today's standards, but rich in the favor of God. I was taught at an early age how to appreciate what I have and to value life and loved ones (no greater earthly treasure than family and REAL friends). After seeing Thaddeus "Tic" Lewis playing the drums for the Revelation Gospel Singers, I said "MAN I GOTTA DO THAT!!!!" So after my mom got tired of me beating on the arm of the chair all of the time, she got me my first set of drums when I was 5. Aside from wanting to play for Rufus featuring Chaka Kahn, Stevie Wonder, or Cameo, I really didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up, but knew I didn't want to stay in my dad's line of work (farming). So after graduating from high school, moved to Charlotte to attend Johnson C. Smith University (and eventually met my lovely wife). I graduated with a B.A. in Telecommunications, but was fully engaged in music (all bands and all choirs). Since that time, I've been blessed to record and gig with several nationally acclaimed artists as well as serve as the first full-time percusssionist of University Park Baptist Church (now known as The Park Ministries - http://www.theparkministries.org), and still there trying to keep the pocket tight. I also have a small production studio and have worked with several independent artists over the years. I must admit, I've been on sabbatical for the last couple of years, but I'll be tracking again soon and will post a few tracks for your listening pleasure. But above all that, I can be summed up in one word....SAVED!!!!!