American musician who is known for playing guitar with a variety of musicians, bands, and going on tour to a variety of different countries. He is best known for his work playing with Alice Cooper and for the band Huey Lewis and the News.
He got his first electric guitar at the age of seven and formed his first band at the age of nine. In 1979, he formed his first club band called Omega. In 2001, he began playing with Huey Lewis and the News.
While still in high school, he formed the band called Legend which featured Dave Matthews on keyboard.
He was born in Oakland, California but grew up in Walnut Creek. He began by playing his dad's guitar.
He has toured and played with a variety of musicians including Michael Bolton, Prince, and Joe Satriani.