Started playing guitar at 10 and bass at 15.  Can't remember a time when I wasn't playing something.  I have the great privilege to play with talented musicians that inspsire me to play better.  I have a loving wife that tolerates what I do, maybe because she's the singer in one of the bands I play in.  I have a 12 year old on his way to being a great musician, playing keys, sax and clarinet.  I have more music in my house than the law allows!  I've had the pleasure to play with a Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame'r, a Grand Ole Opry member, an R&B legend and many, many more unheard of, but fantastic musicians - way much more than I deserve.