I can't remember the first five years of my life but this is what I was told growing up by my grandfather (Jerome): You were born in Charleston, South Carolina, grandma and I came to live you with you, your father and sister after your mom and sister passed away when you were 4. I taught you to read your horoscope every day though you didn't understand what you were talking about.When I was eight, my dad bought me my very first guitar and tried to teach me how to play. I had no interest, though when I got in trouble, the only toy I was left with was that guitar. I picked it up and learned a few chords, then a few songs, and finally wanted to perform at the age of 14 at my high school. I was told, if I play my first show and did well, I would get my first acoustic guitar (what I really wanted all along, thanks Dad). I did just that winning most-talented in what turned out to be a beauty pageant for guys called Striking Viking. It was more of a joke with the format but my talent did shine enough for me