I was born & raised in Oklahoma & went to school at Paul's Valley, Ok. I joined the Marines when I was 17 & spent 1968-69 in Vietnam . I received an early out in '69 when I was wounded & almost lost my right hand.  I worked with my Dad in construction until I was able to start my own business & then built storm cellars for years. Music has always been a large part of my life. My Dad has always Pastored his own church & I learned the guitar basically from him, as my Mom & Dad sang & recorded their own music. I played music on weekends mostly. Now I'm retired and enjoy writing and recording, and the great outdoors. I'm alive today because of God's mercy on my poor soul..GOD Bless America!!