I have played since the mid 1970's in rock, pop, country, reggae, and blues. I've also contributed to various project bands, been a part of a thousand jams, recorded here and there, and composed a little bit.

Although classically trained in piano, and shunning that for rock, it wasn't until 1972 that I bought my first synthesizer, and I've been hooked ever since. I can't even imagine the amount of gear I've gone through. (Probably would have been interesting to keep a list -- then again, it probably would not be good to see how much I've spent!)

The longer I live, the less sure of what eclectic influences were the most powerful: classical, jazz, rock, country, or pop? But all of those styles and all of the great players have influenced my playing, mattering not if it was a piano, organ, or some other keyboard such as an accordion or synthesizer that made me feel good just to listen.