Native of NYC, recently transplanted to Virgina Beach. Fell in with some really good musicians and musicologists in high school in the early 70's and got to see many greats in Jazz, Blues and Rock at a tender age. The first LP I purchased with my own money at 15 was Are You Experienced? Hendrix was still around then. Bless him. First concert was Sly and the Family Stone at MSG summer 1970 age 15. Last concert was Dweezel Zappa Richmond 2010. I played bass in bands for many years between '77 and '90 and switched to guitar in '90. Getting old now. But still into music as much as ever--maybe more.