I've grown up with music all my life...My grandpa was a member of the Musician's Guild-Seattle chapter. He passed away when my mom was 15...so I never knew him. However, his love of music transferred into my life. I always knew I was gonna be a drummer, and when I got into Middle School, there was no contest as to what I would play. In fact, my band teacher tried to get me to try other instruments. NO WAY! So...learning to play the drums, I listened to the oldies station and whatever music I could get a hold of.