I live in Georgia with my sweetheart of 11 years, near where I grew up. I work in the picture framing industry. I grew up in a stable, loving family with two sisters, 7 and 9 years older. I did all the things kids did in the 70's ..... sports (organized AND unorganized), skateboarded, rode bikes (motorized AND unmotorized), and fished. I grew up in the same Presbyterian church that I still attend. My mom was the organist, and then choir director there. This started me on my journey as a musician, specifically a drummer. I sang in the adult choir as a teenager, and at the same time taught myself to play R&R drums. My folks sent me to private school, where I got a better than average education. I'm real thankful for that. In my 20's I formed The Grapes with my buddy, Charlie, who is a bassist. We were all Deadheads, and we started our own little 'Long Strange Trip'. After a number of years traveling, playing, and partying, I had become a hopeless heroin addict. I left the band, and had some rough years finding my way out of addiction. In '96, I met my sweetheart, and things quickly began to fall into place. I found my way back to God, and with His help, I have become a happy, blessed person. I have a good job, a great woman in my life, a loving family, and good health. I took up golf a few years back, and have become hopelessly addicted to the sport. Not a problem, as it is at least good for my health, and I get to spend time with buddies out on the course. It's great to still be here after 42 years!

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Drumming with the Wayside Riders in Flagstaff,AZ '04

With fellow FReeper and drumming partner, The Drowning Witch, in Flagstaff '04

On stage with the Grapes in New York in '92

At Devil's Den in Gettysburg '04

Playing night golf in Panama City Beach - Summer '07

On pit road at Atlanta Motor Speedway 3-17-07