-Intrested in drumming began in the 2nd grade.
-Started in 5th grade school symphonic band.
-Bought my first drumset about 1982.
-Played in 3 different rock bands and the symphonic band in high school.
-Continued school bands in college: symphonic, jazz, orchestra, percussion ensemble (and a few more rock bands).
-1989, studied jazz and latin percussion in New York while also playing for a short time with a rock band based in the Queens Music Building.
-1990, tried the L.A. rock band thing for awhile.
-1992, joined Michigan speed metal band Arrival .
-Mid 90's-early 2000's, concentrated on making music in the studio.
-2000, released solo percussion album It Was A Fine Day .
-2003, back with bands including DeGennaro Guitars and Ultrathrash (a few more in development).,
-2008, continuing with previous bands and studio projects (Lament Configuration, Penny Short) while also joining a new band, Daughter Vice .