Birth
Date:
September, 27
Favorite
Colors:
Purple
Favorite
Clothing and Accessories:
Original Form Fitting, Shiny
Stylish and Sleek Clothing,
Leather Chaps, Gemstone Stud
Earrings, Original Polo and
Calvin Klein Obsession Cologne.
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Favorite
Hobbies or Interests:
Music, Motorcycles, Playing Pool
and Cooking
Favorite
Foods:
Beef Stew with Potatoes, BBQ
Wings and Pineapple Cake
Special
Recognition’s:
Drummer of the Year 1973 at East
End High School Robersonville, NC |
Favorite
Books or Publications:
People Magazine
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| When
performing live are there
certain stage aspects
that excite you? |
| The
cohesiveness we share as
a band definitely
impresses me. Because
attention to detail is a
top priority, we
consistently create a
feeling connection. I
love when I am out front
as a lead vocalist. The
joyful experience
connecting us to and from
our audience is a
terrific feeling. I favor
high energy R& B,
Funk with Jazz, such as
Earth Wind and Fire
because it makes everyone
want to move. |
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| Where
did you tour
internationally? |
I
extensively toured
Europe, Saudi Arabia,
Cora Egypt and Cuba from
1979 to1987 as the
drummer and front person
with the band Sound
Express.
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| Tell
us about some of the
other bands you played
with and enjoyed? |
Through out
my career I have worked
with amazing and talented
entertainers. NTRANZE
marks the third band Rick
Ramos and I performed in
together. We are former
members of the JJ Starr
Band and Mega Stars from
1989 through 1993. The
Renol Band and the
Dramatic Santana Band
were a lot of fun. I have
also created and managed
different bands over the
years.
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If
you could choose any
venue in the world to
perform, where would it
be?
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I want to
perform at the famous
Radio City Music Hall in
New York City.
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What
inspires you to create
original music?
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Observing
people and living my life
inspires my creativity
when writing music.
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Please
share about your two
songs that receive radio
play?
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| ‘Beach
House' is a soulful
R&B song reminiscent
of Beach style music. My
inspiration came directly
from the old days when I
lived in a great beach
house filled with endless
partying, dancing and
romance. ‘Carolina
Moon’ has deep
meaning to me because I
am born and raised in the
Carolinas. The song has a
funky feel to it and
reflects my perceptions
while gazing at a
beautiful Carolina moon. |
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What
are your favorite cover
songs that NTRANZE plays?
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I really
enjoy the Stevie Wonder
and Marvin Gaye medleys
we perform. Stevie
Wonder’s, ‘Sir
Duke’ and ‘I
Wish’ are unique
energized songs. Marvin
Gaye is one of the all
time greatest artists
with songs such as,
‘What’s Going
On’ and ‘Mercy,
Mercy Me.’
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Where
do you see yourself in
five years and what
vehicles are you driving?
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I see myself
as very prosperous and
able to break from the
constancy of endless
performing. There are
many facets to the
entertainment industry I
will explore on a more
in-depth basis. I
maintain interest in
music band management,
song writing and
recording. My dream car
is a 1982 purple Corvette
Stingray with T-tops and
original chrome mag
wheels.
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What
is your favorite form of
relaxation?
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I love
spending time with my
family, particularly my
daughters.
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What
is your vision of success
and how does it help the
world?
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My sincere
purpose is to excel
within the entertainment
industry. I truly believe
my commitment to
excellence guarantees
success. Being a team
player ensures the team
gets a win. Nurturing a
feeling connection with
the music listener
inspires excitement and
joy. Happy people
positively influence the
world for the better.
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