This is me in the studio we made at Nation Wide Storage
in San Bernardino Ca. Mid 1990's.
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I'm a songwriter & guitarist who, like thousands of others, thought I had what it takes to make it in the music business. But, as John Lennon once said, "life is what happens while you're busy making other plans". Time gets away, dreams & goals are put on hold & next thing you know, "10 years have got behind you",as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd said, and now I'm a half century old! So, before my time is up, I decided I would put my stuff (over 100 songs) out there, for what it's worth, it is what it is, for my family, or anyone who's interested, to see another side of me. And this way I know my songs won't end up in a landfill somewhere. So please, check out the samples below,and if it intrigues you, I welcome you to explore further,this chronicle of my musical journey-- so far.... The menu above my guitar case will take you to collections of my songs & lyrics. Using the drop down you can go directly to individual songs. Each month I will try to add more songs, lyrics, photos & videos until I have everything documented, so please check back from time to time. Thank you for stopping by! Original, no-frills, Rock music |
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7/4/2020
Have a Safe & Sane
4th of July!
4th of July!
PLEASE
Don't try this at home.
Don't try this at home.
5/26/2020
R.I.P
George Floyd
The Police killing of this man has unleashed the fury of
all people of conscience in America & around the world
to rise up & say enough. Enough excessive force & brutality.
From Police, Politicians & the public.
Hopefully the resulting weeks of protest will finally
raise awareness of prejudice & injustice that has
poisoned our society.
Be the change you want to see
George Floyd
The Police killing of this man has unleashed the fury of
all people of conscience in America & around the world
to rise up & say enough. Enough excessive force & brutality.
From Police, Politicians & the public.
Hopefully the resulting weeks of protest will finally
raise awareness of prejudice & injustice that has
poisoned our society.
Be the change you want to see
5/4/2020
May the 4th be with you
Star Wars fans!
May the 4th be with you
Star Wars fans!
4/8/2020
Wishing everyone the best as we confront the challenges
of the COVID 19 pandemic. Also thankful for all the First Responders, Health professionals & other essential workers on the front lines keeping our country running. Remember, this too shall pass.
Stay Well.
of the COVID 19 pandemic. Also thankful for all the First Responders, Health professionals & other essential workers on the front lines keeping our country running. Remember, this too shall pass.
Stay Well.
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earth day 2020
PrologueThis is a simple acoustic guitar instrumental I found recently.Recorded open air to a portable cassette recorder,flawed but I like it,This is what much of my
Archive series sounds like.By the way,this picture is of the work shop at the Empire Bowl in Redlands California,where I worked for a few years. |
No rest for the wickedThis one is hard rock with better production & recording equipment,recorded at the pinnacle of my IMPACT phase. Featured on Ground Zero.
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Tangled livesOn this one I tried to get tricky with word-play.I liked the tune,but I didn't get any raves when I shopped it around.Not one of my happier songs,but it helped me through a break up! Featured on IMPACT-Critical Mass.
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