He is a guitarist and songwriter who was active
in New York when he was recruited by the band Mink
DeVille
when they went to New
York from San Francisco to try their luck.They soon became well known in
the local punk scene, appearing alongside artists such as The
Ramones and Blondie
, and their first
album appearance was a contribution of three tracks for the CBGB club
compilation.In 1977 they saw success with
their hit single "Spanish
Stroll
" and released their first
album Cabaretta. After much of the band had
left he and Willy
DeVille and Steve
Douglas
travelled to Paris to record the album Le Chat
Bleu that was released in the US in 1980.Since leaving the band he has appeared with artists that
include R.L. Burnside and worked with ex-Mink
DeVille member Steve
Douglas
& the Rebel Rousers.
