Location where you were born/raised? Born in the desert, raised in a lion's den. Lil' ol' Auburn, NY

What got you interested in playing music? Joey DeMaio practicing in the neighborhood.

Bands you listen to or are influenced by? Black Sabbath, ZAPPA, Iron Maiden, Primus, Jaco Pastorius, Overkill, Manowar, David Bowie, White Stripes, Scorpions, UFO, to name what is in the cd player.

What band equipment do you use? Carvin,Ibanez 6 strings and Fender basses. Played thru Art SGX Nightbass and Zoom processors, amplified thru Carvin DCM2000 power amps. I also use Roland digital 8 track recorder from my Albuquerque brother Scott.

Hobbies (other than music): Listening to music, sex, tour California, cut down trees with my chainsaw.

Pet Peeves: People that are rude, CDs and DVDs that are not put back in the case, ex-girlfriends that don't leave me alone.

Other unsigned Southern California bands you like: Too many to mention.

Favorite quote (or song lyric): "Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over" -FRANK ZAPPA

Favorite food: Lasagna and anything else that will compliment Dave's Insanity sauce!

Best or funniest gig story: Premier gig for Sachi, back in 2001. I was sitting outside all day drinking my room-temperature Pabst Blue Ribbon. When it was time to play, I had quite the buzz. Although I was drunk, after watching the video I realized that I still played fairly well. Part way thru "Time has No Kindness" I fell back into the wall of speakers behind me. OOPS!!!! Sorry Melissa!