I have lived for music all of my 71 years. I, however, didn't have the big brass ones that Donny and others have. I spent many years in the property and casualty insurance field to ensure my family was financially secure, even though I played out as a weekend warrior to appease the yearning to bring my heartfelt music to others.

In retrospect, who knows what I could have accomplished had I devoted my whole career to music? As it is, ironically, I find myself improving every week, even now. The problem is that I may run out of time.

I am a pretty decent singer and player, but you can't have it both ways. I could say that I could be as good as Don, Donny, Gary,UD, etc., etc., had I had the same number of years in.

I don't look back and wish I had made other choices because the past fifteen years have been devoted exclusively to music, and I do what I love to do with no financial pressure of caring for my family.

Maybe I can play with the big dogs in the next fifteen(God willing).