The Ascension
Drums/FX/MIDI/Mixing & Mastering

1972
Scorpio
Middleton NJ

My roots in music are hard rock and industrial music.
I like all types of music from A-Z.
I've never lived on a ranch, farm, the ghetto, or the clubs.
So I don't relate to that style of music but that doesn't mean I haven't listen to it in one fashion or the another.
In short I wouldn't order or pay for it which would eventually support it. I do however support talented musicians.
Hate "whatever the crap it is trying to be in the music world" but not the musician.

Instruments played:
Guitar/Bass/Vocals/Drums/Synths/Banjo/Violin/Cello...some proficient others not.

My influences are:
Ministry
Helmet
Prong
Skinny Puppies
Godflesh
Skating
Snowboarding
Drumming
Guitar
Vocals
My Son

What I'm about:
Tearing down the veils of deceit and bring forth enlightenment of global enslavement. Or I could sit front row seat and watch the world tear it's self apart at the seams. I could go either way. I like both, especially after what I've seen and how we have become complacent on those issues.
Global warming is a lie and so is our government. Irony is not with out its sense of humor.

FAQ:

Born in NJ and now live in WNC.

Grew up in group homes since age 9.

Went to Art college but partied to much for the deans list. My GPA was atrocious but had a big smile all the time. So I guess it went well.

I've played in various bands with various instruments from all over the US since 1984.

I used to get kicked off the drum sets by band teachers in High School. I forgot to mention I was never in band in high school. So I guess they had a right. I would give it a few days and do it again then I would get kicked off again. This happened throughout my four years of high school and even through different band instructors. I know I drove them mad.

First band in '84 had no name and so we were called "Aqua Lungs" by students after we covered the Jethro Tull song "Aqua Lungs" heavy metal style for the talent show. No one our age, knew who Jethro Tull and the song "Aqua Lungs"
was at that time. Damn it! The name of the song was "Aqua Lungs" not our bands name! In remembrance of "Aqua Lungs" our bands unofficial unnamed band. Hope you guys are doing well.

Played guitar/vocals in a band called Black Out Drive in the Army. The same Army post where rumored Jimi Hendrix and Axle Rose got started. Ft. Riley KS

Been imprisoned and in jail for various reasons. I don't ever want to go back to prison. You will either have to kill me first or I will kill you then kill myself. So if It's worth it to you then it's worth it to me.

Owned, managed, built, and designed a few skate parks around the country while in the military and after. Yours and My tax dollar spent well for the kids.

Worked too many jobs that sucked but are still valuable to me to this day.

I do online studio, mixing and mastering for other aspiring Indie musicians in my spare time.

Good days consist of getting through the day without disrespecting or getting disrespected. That is an everyday learning experience for me.
I hold many views on religion, politics, and science. I believe in balance and moderation and open mindedness to all that may or may not agree.

I have been found to listen to all types of music and have been told rudely in my own home from some hapless victim to turn it off. Once!

Writ habeas corpus! Know your rights as an American stop letting the government and small special interest groups do it for you.