That's right, I'm a musician who works, only as a carpenter instead of as a musician. I make plenty-o-time to work on my music at home though, subjecting the wife and kids to countless hours of "senseless" guitar playing. I've made sure all my buddies have guitars too so I can play when I go visiting. I must not be much for conversation, huh?

Yes! Beyond a shadow of a doubt. I hear music in my head 24/7. When I go home I simply try to "let it out". Was in a very successful "garage band" for several years. We called ourselves "Deadfish" and we toured the "garage circuit" extensively. We did numerous gigs in my cousin's attic as well. I have played with almost everybody over the years (Ok, I cheated. I played along with the radio and many LP's and tapes.) Click Here for my tunes at soundclick.com.

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Musical Influences

• Jimi Hendrix, Ted Nugent, Roy Nichols, Elvis Presley
• Ed King and Steve Gaines (wish they could've played together), Merle Haggard (especially from the sixties)
• Chet Atkins, Billy Gibbons, Doug Bowling (My dad), Brian Setzer

Favorite Recordings

• Physical Graphitti (entire album) Double Live Gonzo (everybody should own this)
• Oh Danny Boy By Chet Atkins or Elvis (Wonderful)
• Fandango by ZZ Top, One More From the Road by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Somewhere Over the Rainbow live from Disney World by Trisha Yearwood

Favorite Lessons

• Add A Track Lists (#7395)
  by James Wilmoth (5351)