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....