Born in Philadelphia, Joe began his musical career in the 4th grade with piano lessons given by the Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Bartholomews. Four weeks later it ended. Fred Flintstone, Gilligans Island and The Brady Bunch were more interesting.

Never liked mainstream music much - enjoyed listening to ALice Cooper - Blue Oyster Cult, and The J Geils Band - what a varieyt!......until punk came along. 1- 2 - 3 - 4 Labodamee!!!

Love the entertainment industry.....especially live music......when do the benefits kick in??? ....See ya at the next Rose's Cross show!!!

Early Influences.... Rolling Stones / Beatles / Zepplin / Pink Floyd/ The Grateful Dead / JGeils Band / The Who

Later Influences....The Jam / Ramones / Squeeze / Elvis Costello / Joe Jackson / The Clash / Phish / Blues Traveler

Local......Wxpn Member / The Hooligans / The Circles / Paddys Well / Mike Brill / Tommy Conwell & YR

My parents and their influence to remember my Irish Heritage and the beautiful Irish music.

"Tenui nec dimittam, "I have taken hold, and I will not let go."

Any North Catholic Falcon alumnist would agree!

Deb Brill - #1 in my heart

Drew & Elena - also an influence to me as they each haVe performed , playing their musical instruments at such an early age.

The Brill Brothers - "The Sons of Dot"

My parents - Dot & Joe - Rest In Peace.

All my friends and family

Of course, my band mates and their wives - Steve & Ann / Guy & Rose / Ron & Kelly / Herm & Jeanne

IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL RIDE AND WE'RE STILL GOING UP HILL ON THIS COASTER!!!