I was born under a wandering star, no seriously I was born
in Melbourne in 1960.
One of six kids, my two oldest sisters introduced me to music via their
record collection and Rock 'n' Roll TV shows.
Shows such as the Johnny O'Keefe show, Happening and records by Roy Orbison
and Elvis. After this I discovered Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.
My first two albums were Deep Purple " Made in Japan " and Led
Zeppellins'
" Houses of the Holy."
I started playing guitar in 1973, "Smoke on the water" was my
first lick and other blues based songs were to follow.
I have played in many bands covering most styles of music and started
teaching in 1985. By this point I could specialise in Blues and Rock guitar.
I was listening to Yes, Return to Forever, Frank Zappa, Ebenezer Von Wirtenhohl,
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Classical, Spanish, Blues and Rock...
I played in bands to mention a few, Drowning on Dry land, Texas Flood,
Kelly Auty Band and worked with many fine Australian artists and International
artists (won't name drop here like every other insecure "Artiste")
in various other studio and live projects. In 1990 I stepped up teaching
discovering Steve Vai, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Paco De Lucia, Blind
Blake, Still rockin' on the man: Rory Gallagher, Leo Kottke and Michael
Hedges.
I have also enjoyed guitar competitions such as the Rebel Yell in Sydney
in front of 3000 people for MTV, it was a lot of fun hanging with the
roadies instead of all the tossers masquerading as guitar gods.
The Marshall Massacre Guitar Competition in Melbourne and also television
appearances on various shows.
I have done a great deal of studio work over the years including some
work in film and soundtrack and advertising as well as very different
types of musical projects. I have Produced many types of artists.
Discography Includes: "Persecution Games" recorded in Melbourne
and Sydney with various session musos.
Drowning on Dry Land :"The First Album" recorded in !989, " Drinkin' Man" recorded independently.
Texas Flood: "Hey You" and "Sausage a Glove", "Real Aussie Blues Vol 1" recorded in Melbourne "Live at St. Andrews" compilation, "Live at The Espy"
The last few years I've been working with Sharka (see musicians page) and we've worked up quite a few tunes and more to come. We've also been busy making videos for RAGE and we put them up on YOUTUBE.
I have a great deal of experience in: teaching, writing, arranging, production, Digital Recording and also guitar related electronics and welcome all enquiries.