Nickname: Snap

Why?: "That is the sound of my strings when I am rocking out!"

Instrument Played: Guitar

Musical experience: keyboards since 1962, guitar since 1966, also: harmonica, vocals, and much listening experience. I just bought a new record player!! (Yes I have a CD player finally). Biggest Musical Thrill: playing the Orpheum and the Coliseum!

Hobbies/Interests: social justice, music, reading, gardening, eating chocolate

Favorite musical artist(s): Ry Cooder, Mose Allison, Burnt Squirrels, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Fats Waller, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Leonard Cohen, Leon Redbone, Bob Brozman, Colin James, Duke Ellington, etc.

Favorite kids book: "Wayside School Is Falling Down" - Louis Sachar

If you were on a deserted island, what 3 CD's would you bring with you to play on your monkey powered CD player?: I am allergic to monkeys...What's a CD player?

Who is your inspiration or hero?: Nelson Mandela