The name's Jay! I'm 36, married for 10 years and have a 7 year old son Ian (named after Ian Paice). I used to drum off and on for 14 years. Thinking of taking up the keys or guitar.

I grew up with a Brother who was always spinning vinyl. Elton John, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Who, etc were always on. I prefer the "Elton John Band years" and Rock of the Westies. But, I enjoy being immersed in the EJB harmonies and vocal overdubs. Dee and Nigel are WITHOUT QUESTION the most underrated Rhythm Section in Rock n Roll History.

My fav EJB album is probably Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, but Tumbleweed Connection is a very close 2nd. I enjoyed seeing Nigel "come home" again to EJ in 2000. The only time I saw EJ was in 1998 a couple months before my wife and I were married. They played Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy "the first since 1976 according to EJ talking beforehand on the Piano".

I played the drums from 1983-1997. I was self taught after taking up snare in 83 while in 5th grade. Ian Paice is my biggest influence as he is a left hand dominant drummer. I have a guitar and an amp, but my 7 year old son wants a drum kit, so, I think I'm taking up drums again.

Non-musical interests - Played soccer for 14 years and root for Arsenal and Team Brasil. I am a huge fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers Football and Basketball programs. I also am a fan of the Vancouver Canucks and took the wife to GM Place in Vancouver on our Honeymoon.