Nick names: The Professor, Garden City Ross, Rossano

Started playing: at 7 years old

Reason for playing: Parents recommendation

Influences: The guy that played on Jeff Beck's version of 'Going Down' (Max Middleton of the Jeff Beck Group), Ray Manzarek, John Milan (previous teacher)

Previous bands: 500 Feet of Pipe

Dream life: To lock myself in the basement and record all day!

Gear: Roland VK7 Yamaha P8