I was the youngest State Farm Agent in New York state in 1962, and went on from there to own and manage commercial insurance agencies until 1996 when I retired. I didn't teach myself organ until 1966, but was always in Choirs, Barbershop groups, and played trombone through school. I played my first gig with a pro drummer in 1969 with my first B3. That was it, from then on I played weekends until I retired. It has been a total life endeavor ever since.