Born on January 23rd, 1976, in the city of Pontiac, Michigan, this individual's life was already infused with the rhythms of music from a tender age of three, when he began singing and playing. This early start was a natural progression, given his family's rich musical heritage, with his mother, Sally, being one of 12 musically inclined children of the renowned Detroit pianist, Jimmy Stevenson. As he grew, so did his passion for music, and by the age of eight, he was already playing and writing alongside his cousin and lifelong musical partner, Cole Garlak. Together, they spent their school years honing their craft, learning classic rock cover tunes, and performing in garages and school cafeterias throughout Oakland county.
As he entered his teenage years, he made the bold decision to relocate to Orlando, Florida, where he spent four years as a Mouseketeer on the Disney Channel's All New Mickey Mouse Club. Following high school and the show's cancellation, he made the move to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a professional entertainer. He worked in commercials and on television, but ultimately returned to his first love, music, and is now dedicating himself to writing and recording songs.
