Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Inspired to play guitar as a teenager after seeing Robin Trower during his "Bridge Of Sighs" tour at the Chicago, Auditorium (with King Crimson!)
Became another drug casualty of the ’70’s - was committed to Illinois psychiatric wards for 3 months before being transported to Elan rehab treatment center at Poland Spring, Maine, in ’75 for 18 months...
Now a recovering alcoholic with over 10 years sobriety and working with adults & teens with developmental disablities.
Formed Red Cross Sky in the 1995 upon acceptance of the original demo of "Red Cross Sky" for the "Maine Vocals" benefit compilation cd on Reversing Recordings.
Released "Unemployment Boogie" on another Reversing Recordings complilation the following year.
Wrote "Morning Glory" with Lizzie Dickerson in 2003 during a hiatus from Red Cross Sky.
Still playing guitar, writing songs & looking to book shows for Red Cross Sky.
Currently developing his vocals, eternally seeking his muse...