Todd started music when he was young. Originally wanting to be an actor, he started with acting classes and going out on commercial auditions. During one of his classes, one of the instructors told his mother- "An actor is good...but an actor who sings is better." So began the voice lessons. With that his singing career began, mainly working in Musicals from 'Sound of Music" to "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown."
Later through high school (back in the late 80's), Rap music was exploding on to the scene and Todd found it wasn't something he could relate to. One day his grandmother Dorothy told him he should sing country music. Todd was hesitant at first because the Country Music he new of was the classic kind that his grandmother listened to on KLAC radio on the AM dial. This wasn't too appealing to him. She then told him about the 'new' country music with stars like Clint Black, Garth Brooks, and Alan Jackson. So after listening to the 'new' country, Todd found a place to call his own.
Starting out solo, he didn't quite know where to began, so he sang in and out of little gigs as a guest peformer. One artist playing the clubs named Tony Ryan often gave him guest spots with his band- Tony Ryan and His Crazy Hearts.
One night on a whim, Todd was asked to sing the third verse to Garth Brooks "Friend's In Low Places" while he was hanging out at the Neon Cactus at the Disneyland Hotel. After the small performance, an artist by the name of Bo Donaldson approached him asking Todd to audition for lead singer in his band. From there Todd started playing bars and clubs off and on over the next couple of years with even a trip to Boston playing a show at the Avalon.
After playing cover tunes all the time eventually Todd stepped away from performing and went into the working world. Today, he is married with 3 great kids Mandy, Taylor, and Brooke and a wonderful wife- Annie.
Todd has jumped back into his love of music and performing. His plans are in the works to complete a demo and an album over 2009. Music has always been a part of Todd's soul and he credits it alot for who he has become. He is a strong believer in children growing with music and how it can help them develop into greater people.
