No greater influence in my life occurred than the Fall of 1969 when HOPE
first became a band and lived in the enchanted forests, hills and valleys of Esofea, Wisconsin.
Five young men from the most diverse backgrounds found themselves becoming one entity through their all night jam sessions,
through their search for Spiritual Enlightenment, through their togetherness, through their love.
It was a magical time like no time before, like no time since. The three years with HOPE would prove to be the cornerstone from which all of my music has evolved.