Thanks

Sitting in a rehearsal yesterday and I had a thought, something that I've thought about from time to time and something which I'm truly grateful for and it's what has led me to where I am, being the musician I am today.

Ever since I started playing guitars professionally I've been privileged to be around the people who have inspired me, people who influenced me, people who taught me and most of whom had the wisdom and experience enough to make a positive impact in my life.  I've had the opportunity to work with most of them and I've had the chance to meet and talk with some. All in all, I'm truly blessed and I am thankful for all and to all  of them for being a part of my life in some way or another.

I'm going to try and list the names in the chronological order of my experiences with them, here goes:


Glen Browne - Father, great musician (bassist), big influence
Dalton & Danny Browne - Uncles, two great guitarists, big influences
Maurice Gordon - Jamaican Jazz guitarist & great teacher, inspires me
Tony "Ruption" Williams - Drummer, inspired me greatly
Steven "Lenky" Marsden - Keyboard player, inspired me greatly
Earl "Chinna" Smith - Guitarist, big influence
Ian "Beezy" Coleman - Guitarist, big influence
Ziggy Marley - Artist, inspires me
Steven Marley - Artist, inspires me
Wilburn "Squidly" Cole - Drummer, inspired me
Franklyn "Bubbler" Waul - Keyboard player, inspired me
Sly Dunbar - Drummer, record producer - inspires me
Steelie & Clevie - Great Jamaican record producers
Monty Alexander - Pianist, inspired me greatly
Richie Stevens - Artist, inspires me
Junior Tucker - Artist, inspires me
Michael Fletcher - Bassist, inspired me
Christopher Birch - Keyboard Player, inspires me
Shaggy - Artist, inspires me
Desi Jones - Drummer, inspires me
Paul Kastick -  Drummer, inspires me
Norris Webb - Keyboard Player, inspires me
Diana King - Artist, inspires me
Richie Barr - Bassist, inspires me
Rohan Reid - Bassist, Guitaist....inspires me greatly


Ok....hmmm...can't think of anyone else now....

When I was growing up and aspired to be a musician, these are the people who I saw on TV, heard on the radio and watched perform on stage. I saw others as well, but these are the ones who influenced and inspired me the most and who I've actually worked with. They helped to steer me in the direction that led me to where I am today weather intentionally or not. And I am truly thankful that I'm able to share this life filled with love, music and the love of music with them all.

So what am I up to today? Giving thanks for all the influences and inspiration I've been given. 

Thank You