Trip credits the fateful day early in 1982 when he heard "Silly Love Songs" by Wings as the day he decided that music was for him. He would often accompany his band-director father to area music stores where he would see bass guitars. The young Trip thought basses were, as he puts it, "...big guitars for dumb people...". (We've learned to appreciate Trip's dry sense of humor...) Trip's school had a bass that was not being used, so he brought it home and learned to play "Summer Nights" from the movie "Grease". With his first song under his belt and some new-found confidence, Trip set out to make music with a friend who had recently started playing drums. Their association lasted for many years, much of that time without a guitarist. Forced by the circumstance, Trip's playing took on both the rhythmic bass and melodic lead roles, a situation which gave him an appreciation of the musical possibilities. Trip is quick to credit his drummer friend, who played with incredible speed and an absolute lack of respect for the downbeat, as an inspiration to study the bass more seriously. Play "in the pocket..." as he says. Since 1988 he has been with many bands of all different syles. From pop-rock, to Funk and R&B and Zydeco he has been working consistently. He is now back to being a solo artist. He studied with Michael Manring in 1991 and 1992, which was an experience Trip says consisted of scathing invective and brutal honesty. Trip credits Michael with the phrase "...be deep wide awake and slow...". We can relate. Recent live appearances include shows in Germany, the UK and at bass festivals all over the United States. He has performed and/or recorded with many bass luminaries that include: Michael Manring Steve Lawson Markus Setzer Myron Dove Nathan East Todd Johnson Dave Pomeroy