Born in the Philippines, raised in Philly. I grew up in Philly listening to a variety of styles and genres of music….From Rock, Punk, Heavy Metal to Blues, Avante-Garde Jazz to Reggae, Dub, Hip-Hop…..Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Al Di Meola, Eric Clapton, Frank Marino, Frank Zappa were a big influence early on with the guitar…..As well as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Billy Sheehan, Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen….