Born October 28 , 1969.

California

Grew up in his mother's family

Has two brothers

Started to play the guitar at the age of 5

In his teen years he started to play the slide guitar

Later started to play weissenborn

First album in 1994 Welcome to the cruel world

After that 11 more albums

Has won 2 Grammies. Best pop instrumental performance. Best traditional Soul Gospel Album.

Has 3 golden albums: Fight for your mind
Burn to shine
Live from Mars