This is just a small part of the story of my life... call it chasing a dream. Or maybe, this just might be the start of a book. I remember how it all started, I was 13 years old. My family moved around alot, from town to town in Wisconsin. But I do recall that very first encounter, with the one thing that I hold dear to this day, and in my heart. Music.. I remember that old farm house that my dad moved us into. I never realized then, that I would be at this point with my life. At around 12 years old, I used to hide from my father, going into the attic, in that old house. It was an adventure for me than. there were books (National geographic) that would allow me to explore the world. When I was there in those books, I was a dreamer, closing my eyes and traveling to the places that I was reading about. Well in that old attic, was a guitar case hidden behind one of those stacks of old books. And guess what! curiousity got the best of me, I just had to see what was in it. It was an old 12 string guitar. From that moment, I knew that it was going to change my life, forever. I used to listen to records on a crank up record player, and Hank Williams was the only record that I liked to play. ( Im So Lonesome I could Cry ) was my favorite song, because I could relate. there was a window in that attic, where I would stand and pretend, that I was a star, for all the cars that went by. Playing 1 string and singing with hank. At 15 I left home, took off or rather ran away. I headed for the west coast, California, where I knew I could get lost. I got a job being a mantainance man, where I worked with 2 guys that played music. They were getting ready to form a band, and were getting musicians lined up. they knew that I wanted to learn guitar, but guitar was not something they had time to teach, as they had a club booked steady. They brought me in and taught me how to play the bass, on stage, with my amplifier off. The steelguitar man would shout the chords to me, and I thought that, well that was cool. about a month went by, and they said, I was finally ready to put some sound to the amplifier, and that really got me going. I played all over california, always having that dream, of someday making my mark, by writting the music, that would touch many, and having many hear my life story, told in my music. every song I have written, is the result of either someone that touched my heart, a love for everything I've felt, or for the things that I've seen, And simply, the things that I have visioned in some of the dreams, that I have had. My music has all the loves, that I have had in my life, as well as all the pains, felt as a result of those loves. I bring out those feelings, everytime I pick up my guitar, I go to the one place, that I am safe to go, just to feel those feelings. I try and express those feelings in my music. Music is a solid foundation, that goes straight to my soul, It will never run from me, will never hide from me, and will always hold me in its arms, when I feel a need to be held. When I grab my guitar and turn on my equiptment, Its as if I'm making love, to my 1 true love in my life, I can feel every emotion, Love, Hurt, Wants, Needs, Tears, Laughter. If anybody wants to know where I've been in life, Its all in my music. If you all listen to the words, and how I bring them accross, you just might be able to understand, just what it was, that I was feeling, thinking, or doing, when I wrote those songs. Some of you have asked me how old I am. Well here goes, I am 57 years old. Not many can guess this by looking at me, as I really dont look, nor do I act my age. I take alot of pride in how I look and the shape I'm in. The picture on my page was taken in the summer of 2008... I can still hold a candle to most 40 year olds, and even some younger people. Especially when I get on a stage, (and I can still out run my kids) LOL... Theres something inside of me, that just goes electric, I cant explain that kind of love, But I can say, when given the chance, I can capture an audiance, Get everyone wound up, and I love every moment of getting a crowd going. I live for it. Hot Damn, Life Is Good. I was 29 when I wrote the CD cover song,(How Long Has It Been) Pretty heavy thoughts back then. I have a wide range of songs. probably enough music to do 10 CD's, But I'm happy just to be able to share, what I am doing now. I am still driving a semi truck, driving long haul accross country. Ive been to just about every major city in the Continental U.S.A. and have driven the highways of Canada, just about every place a US highway travels through, I have probably been. I dont know how many millions of road way miles I've driven, but it's up there. Just remember that a truck driver wrote all these songs on my site. There are many drivers on the highways both men and women who are very talented. Some people think truck drivers are low life people. But remember when you go to buy anything in any market or car lot. A truck driver probably delivered it there. You should hear some of us get together at various truckstops, when we break out guitars and other instruments, set up the BBQ, and jam in the middle of the parking area. It's not only cool, but It takes us away from the life of the highway, to that place we enjoy together. Hopefully my music will finally find me doing, what I trully love doing for a living. My 1st album will be releasing SOON, I hope you all will check out my music and give some feed back. Songs on my site were written by me, both words and music, hope everyone enjoys the tunes. Please let me know your favorite by posting it in my guestbook. That way I and others will see your favorite from my music. I did a showcase in Nashville Tn. Oct. 2006 at the Douglas Corner Cafe. Show went well enough to sign on with an indie lable. {Visionway Records in Nashville} I cant wait for its completion and release. I've dreamed of this most of my life, and now it's no longer a dream, but Maybe a reality. Alot of things have influenced the way I write my music, life in general, the Loves that came and went, a smile, a frown, laughter, tears are good ones. music has played a part too. I like R&B, Southern Rock, Country, 70's Rock, Soul, Rockabilly, Hillbilly, Native American, and love sitting around playing with other writters. ( Feed Back Is Always Good ) Dreams are constant songs that are waiting to be written, I know !!! I have dreams that still need to be written and some forgotten, But not lost. Family Influences have played a vital role in some of my writtings... Love, Hurts, All the little things in life that make a family click. Its in my music. How I feel about people around me. My heart is probably the biggest influence on my music. The heart chooses the mood and and the mind brings life to it, and thats cool. I think about my music, writting, and all the passion I have for music. I hope to finish this album soon!!! cant wait to travel the country doing what I love most in life for a living. And sharing my music with all of you wherever you might be. I always have my 12 string guitar with me in my semi. never know when a new song needs to be written. Life is Good. Oh Yea!! Remember that all the songs you hear on this site were written by a truck driver. Thats Me and Thats Cool ! Postings on my music are more than welcome, it's nice to know what you think. God Bless You All ! I've Been Chasing this Dream since I was 13 years old, and will continue to do so, until this life takes me on that next Journey. Take Care My Friends, Wherever You Might Be............................ Frank