ZZ was about 5 years old living in Buffalo New York when he had his first musical experience it was when the Beatles first hit the scene and Bands just seemed to pop up everywhere including a neighbors backyard party with live entertainment.This is when music became apart of ZZ it was such a thrill to see and feel a live show that even though he didn't pick up his first guitar until he was 12 his record collection of"45s" started his musical training.From that point on 45s became lps thus creating another talent to widen the horizons for artistic expression.Motown to Warner Bros basic blues to heavy metal influenced ZZ and gave him a basic ground to put a foot hold on his later years and comradery with his follow band mates.The band Iron Cross was a project that ZZ and Russell John put together back in the early 70's in a church basement that his father was pastor to and let alot of Black Sabbath conjour up great vibes and to this day and year 2007 Iron Cross is still alive and kicking.
ZZ has collaborated with alot of really talented musicians over the years but one stands out the most, Allen Marcum.Allen is a very special person that has brought alot to the meaning of being dedicated to his God given gift and with that a New friendship emerged and a The Band Rebel81.As ZZ says if music was never heard there would be no natural high.So enjoy yourself and sit down and relax have a cold one and let the grooves happen.