The Pleasure Seekers eventually turned into Cradle, when we started writing our own material. My younger sister Nancy was brought in as singer and I kind of stepped aside as main lead singer and concentrated on my instrument.

Down in devil gate drive. I led the angel pack on the road to sin. Knock down the gates, let me in.

Anyone who has had their heart broken learns to keep a little safety area. Even now in my relationship, I have something I can call my own in case something goes wrong. You need a place to retreat to.

Love is the best part of life

I've always done a bass and drum solo that lasts about 10 minutes. The main thing is to use it only when you need to.

I read and write classical piano and percussion, also guitar.

Rock and roll mainly but I can play passable jazz also.