Started playing drums at age 10 surrounded and influenced by all the great Blues and Jazz cats in the Dayton, Ohio area. Concert and Marching bands in High School, and played with several regional touring Blues and Rock&Roll bands from Florida after service in the US Navy.

Often seen on stage locally as a member of The All Veteran Blues Band at numerous benefits, fundraisers, and Festivals.

Best known as Bryan Lee’s (The Braille Blues Daddy) drummer until his death in 2020. “My greatest honor as a musician was not only being Bryan’s drummer for 3 years, but also our deep and lasting Friendship.” Did many shows with Bryan around the country and locally, And headlined many major International Blues and Jazz Festivals. Also involved with the Bryan Lee Memorial Blues Festival in his home town of Two Rivers, Wi every year.
Currently does a lot of playing with top Blues artists that come into the area needing a seasoned drummer or rhythm section to play shows all over the South East US.