From the beginning... I attempted guitar at age 5....started studing percussion and piano at age 8 and at age 12, I purchased my 1st drum kit from Freddie G's in Malden, Massachusetts.
It was a 5 piece, red Premier APK Rock Series with Zildjian Cymbols and DW hardware At age 13 I formed my 1st band, Vandal. Played 1st live performance at the Jr. High Variety Show.
At the same time that I focused on percussion, I began writing lyrics, poems and short stories. Then I recreated Vandal with alternate members in high school.
Enhanced my drums and piano skills over the next few years, during my high school years.
I formed and played for multiple bands including heavy metal, blues, jazz, classic rock, big band and hip hop.
Attended music theory and composition courses at Berkeley School of Music.
Began composing songs on piano with lyrics. I was hired for many studio recording projects.
After high school I was recruited for local band Black N'Brooz'd from Arlington, Massachusetts.
Opened for Lizzy Borden, among other bands.
In 1991 I founded DOODproductions after Paul Geary signed a cassette tape jacket for me insribed "To Adam. thanx Dood!" |