Chuck started his music ambitions at an early age. He played to the drumming tunes of Sandy Nelson - known for "Drums A Go Go". In the early days, he would play with wooden spoons from his mom's kitchen and on a footrest for a snare. One Christmas he received a snare with a small cymbal. Mom was happy about saving the furniture and her spoons. However, it quickly turned into what one might call the sound of banging on trash can...poor mom!

Chuck was invited into the fold with his brother Eddie and his friend Steve and they banged out countless hours of music playing, experimenting, and writing (and a few of years later drinking Little Kings Creme Ale). In August 1976, Chuck got his first real drum kit; It was a Camco set (now DW). The kit was played only once two days before he got it. It was used at Blossom Music Center in Cleveland, Ohio for the Barry Manilow concert. He still has that collectors kit today.

Chuck played in several groups and ensembles throughout high school, was VP of Choir and even toured with Bowling Green State University Men's Chorus. Chuck is self-taught, and his riffs are solid and reminiscent of Ringo Starr. He considers himself and average drummer with the knack to add flair. He says: "It's all about having fun, enjoying the fellowship of his friends and just playing the best you can".

After a Foxfire hiatus, Chuck joined another local band called Lost Children in 1990 as their percussionist. Without hesitation, he literally went out and bought an entire set-up and taught himself to play percussion. He enjoys the melodic intertwine implementation of both the drums and percussion. While with Lost Children, he had the opportunity to recorded at the Cleveland Institute of Music with Eddie and Jimmy.

Although Chuck sang in the early years and most of his school and college life...he does not consider himself a vocalist. If you listen hard enough though, you may hear him singing back-up or oohing and awing on an occasional Foxfire track (this is probably because he is in pain).

He has been influenced by John Bonham, Neil Peart, Tito Puenta, Sheila E, Stewart Copland, Phil Collins and a wide variety of musical professionals. While not playing music, Chuck can be found working for a large Swedish Company. He enjoys travel, fall weather and talking with people (a lot of talking!).

Keeping the Beat

Sassy

Sleeping

Inspired