Born in Texas. Moved to LA at a very early age. Like everybody else, discovered the guitar playing Beatles songs with his buddies in junior high. In high school, studied classical and flamenco guitar with maestro Don Amori. Later, was corrupted by blues and rock ultimately developing a passion for R&B and jazz. Travelled on the road during the seventies with a variety of groups ranging from show bands, funk band, blues bands, latin bands, pop bands, and an occassional jazz group. Left the musician's life at the fringes of society and entered the real world (got a day job) while continuing to play in public occasionally. Life is good... After a 15 year hiatus from playing, joined Pure Play as bassist.
 
 
   
 
 
 

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Stephen grew up, wanting to play drums, listening to Motown.  After purchasing his first drum kit in in 1975 (a 5-piece Slingerland set with denim finish) he studied and played mostly jazz, both in school and in a small jazz trio. By the end of high school, he had discovered Rush, and didn't want to play anything but progressive rock. In 1985 Stephen move to Los Angeles and spent the next several years showcasing in rock clubs and recording in studios with various struggling original bands. Around that time he began playing regularly in cover bands, which has continued to the present, allowing Stephen's playing to really mature, as he mastered the styles and grooves of thousands of cover songs.   At present, Stephen keeps busy playing with the cover band Pure Play, and sub'ing for drummers of other cover bands.