When I was 22 years old I got a call from David Clayton-Thomas from Venezuela asking me if I'd like to join Blood, Sweat and Tears. He asked if I could meet them in a week in Portland, Oregon which would be followed by a world tour.

I was lucky enough in the heyday of the music business to be a #1 call session player, or studio musician if you prefer. Cell phones had just come in to use, though they were terribly expensive. You would always be reached by phone by a contractor, someone who would

What makes a 13 year old spend hours in his room lifting licks off his favorite records instead of being outside playing sports with his friends? What makes a 12 year old that previously only listened to pop music start to explore classical music and jazz? Why did I from