ML_BIO

	CREATING A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO TOURING !..

THE BEGINNING ...

Born and raised ... in San Diego. Moved to Los Angeles, California for eight years while breaking into the music industry. Then back to San Diego.
Having started out as a musician I made a decision when I was 21 to start working for touring bands ( less competition ) and I never really wanted fame, just a great way to see the world. My first tour was Billy Ocean and Brenda Russell back in 1987. I have been touring since.

TO TRAVEL BY BUS... OR... BY AIR ?

The Tour Bus ... is by far the preferred way to travel when doing lots of "back to back" shows.

SO ..... HOW DID I GET THE "GIG" WITH THE BEACH BOYS?:

I was on tour with a band called "Toy Matinee"... The Beach boys production Manager at the time ( Chaz Yost ) came to a show and liked the way the drums sounded . Told me the Beach Boys might be looking for new crew guys. He called me 2 days later and offered me a job.

LIFESTYLE / HOBBIES / SPORT'S ETC. :

My hobbies include ... working (D.I.Y.) around the house when at home.
Technical : As little as possible
Sports : Golf, Golf, Golf !

Relaxation : Reading

And of course !... Golf !

THE SILLY BUT FUN TRIVIA :
*BIRTHDAY :*	*AUG - 14th*
*FAVORITE COLOR(S) :*	*BLUE*
*FAVORITE FOOD(S) :*	*SUSHI*
*LUCKY NUMBER :*	*I DON'T HAVE ONE*
*FAVORITE BAND :*	*TOOL,THE WHO, BEN FOLDS*
*FAVORITE guitarist(s) :*	*VIVIAN CAMPBELL*
*FAVORITE SONG :*	*DEPENDS ON MY MOOD*
*FAVORITE B/B SONG PLAYED ON STAGE :*	*HEROES AND VILLAINS*
*FAVORITE MOVIE :*	*MAGNOLIA*
*FAVORITE PLACE TO STAY ON THE ROAD :*	*LAS VEGAS*
*PET HATE ! :*	*WET TOILET PAPER*
MOST MEMORABLE BEACH BOYS SHOW :	*BERLIN - 1992*
*MOST IMPORTANT THING TO SAY :*	*"SHOW TIME!"*

FINAL THOUGHTS .........

THERE WAS ONE ?

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