He is a drummer and singer born in Hollywood.He started to sing and play piano at
the age of three.His first
professional gig was at the age of five, playing drums on a Television Pilot
for Mel Torme.He was given a
set of drums by his Godfather, Jack Webb, of Dragnet fame.By 19
he was playing with the LA Band, Pat and Lolly Vegas aswell as appearing and recording with
Sonny & Cher,Little
Anthony & The Imperials andEttaJames.He became a member of The Beach Boys
in 1968 and in between touring with The Beach Boys he performed and
recorded with artists such as Albert Collins and John Mayall.He collaborated with Dave Peksin to
create the Backsters who were signed to A&M with Herb Alpert as their
executive producer.Their album
Get on Your Back featured many of
the top jazz and blues players.
Beach Boys
Recordings
Livin' With a Heartache (Carl
Wilson/Randy Bachman)
