There are moments in life and then there are MOMENTS! Sometimes it’s the smallest of things that I remember the best. Although they may be small amounts of time or just some quick and simple moment in your life. They stand tall and proud in your mind as the greatest memories. I am sure you Continue Reading

Behind every successful band there is a hard working bunch of guys that don’t get the recognition they deserve. My Brother John was one of them. He was with me every step of the way. He did a million things for Cheater and myself. Those are stories that will be told! Speaking of John, My Continue Reading

1983 was a very busy year. We were back in the saddle! Cheater had just reformed after breaking up for about a year. We had a new attitude! We also had a new work ethic. At least a month was spent in a rehearsal space writing and arranging!  We worked on some covers for the Continue Reading

There was a major event happening in Buffalo, NY and I attended. I believe it was that years Buffalo Music Awards, although I can’t remember what year it was. Not only did I attend but so did every Buffalo musician and band at the time… and there was a lot of them! I won’t sugarcoat Continue Reading

When I first started singing to an audience I mostly played acoustic solo. As I have always done, I would mix in covers with songs I wrote. I would purposely make sure that the songs I covered where similar to what I was writing or at least what I thought was similar. My early stuff Continue Reading

1973 and 1974 was my freshman and sophomore year at Canandaigua Academy in Canandaigua, NY. The high school was so cool that they had a dance every other Friday night…with a band!! It is almost unheard of these days and it wasn’t that common in those days either. Like I said though. CDGA Academy was Continue Reading

Riding with Ron Rocco was always an experience. First of all I must tell you Ron is one of the best rock drummers worldwide, as far as I’m concerned. He has one gear, “OVERDRIVE!” Also, I know we are all grown up now, but I can’t still help calling him “Ronny” not “Ron” so I Continue Reading

I have heard many rumors about me over the years. If they were all true, there is no way I would still be alive! This is one that I probably hear the most. There are many versions of this story out there. Hell, who knows, maybe I’ve screwed up what happen a few times myself, Continue Reading

In the beginning there was two bands, Chapter III, a lounge band playing that ever so loveable genre of music that everyone in the 25 years old and up crowd wanted in the 70’s. A mixture of ballads, country, top 40 and lots of songs with extra cheese, playing at Marvins Country Club in Macedon, Continue Reading

From the moment I picked up a guitar, I started writing songs. I’m sure all song writers get asked the same question I get asked, “How do you write? Music first or lyrics and then music, or what? My answer is all of the above! Inspiration comes in many ways and I am grateful for Continue Reading