I was always into music as far as I can remember... My father sang tangos exactly like Gardel, and was a big influence. I got my first 6 string in the summer of '69 (sound familiar?). Made my first $20 with a Reggae band, but I had been playing everything from A to Yes... I prefer old school Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Country... Bass is my main instrument, but I can swing a Tele pretty good...I have been doing fill ins lately, but I want to commit to a band in South Miami... I have plenty of gear... PA, Lights, several bass and guitar amps... 3 basses, 4 acoustics 2 Teles, a Cuatro PR and an accordion from the '50s...
What was the first concert you ever went to?
The Stones, November 1969... supported by Ike and Tina Turner, BB King and Terry Reid... It was their last gig before Altamont...
What gear do you use?
Modified Danelectro Longhorn Bass (fave), Peavey Grind Bass, Cort Curbow Fretless, Ibanez SGT110, Modified Fender Resophonic, Palmer Electric/Acoustic Classic Nylon, Peavey Briarwood Classic Nylon, "82 Vintage Telecaster, Set Neck Telecaster, Jibaro Cuatro, Noble Grand Accordion... many amps and other toys...
Who was your biggest musical influence growing up?
The Beatles... Nuff said...
Are you in a band? Have you been in bands?
Everything, anything, anywhere, anytime...
If you could jam with anyone, who would it be?
Brian May, Elvis Costello... because I know all their songs...
What's the biggest audience you ever performed to? What's the smallest?
Biggest audience was live TV, when the Homestead Speedway opened... Smallest, for my wife... Most memorable, when I jammed with Matt Kramer (Saigon Kick) and David Cassidy (Partridge Family) on the same stage!...
You're stuck on a desert island and only get to bring one album with you. What do you pick?
Beatles White Album... 1968... It has everything they could have possibly done...