A career radio broadcaster for over three decades, most notably in Memphis 1978-1983 & Dallas/Ft.Worth 1984-1998, where he was top-rated Program Director & internationally known on-air personality.

One of the original “Dirty Dozen” Program Directors/Afternoon host on XM Satellite Radio’s “Deep Tracks” XM-40 from its inception in September 2001-2002

Presently the producer/host of IN THE STUDIO, the nationally syndicated rock star interview radio program heard on over 80 stations each week, now in its 18th consecutive year.

Owner of Barbarosa Ltd., a music media production company.

Billboard Magazine Music Director of the Year award winner,1992.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame permanent radio exhibit

Friday Morning Quarterback Music Director of the Decade 1980-1990 (1st runner-up)

National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (The Grammys) Board of Governors, Memphis Chapter

Board of Directors of the Kaufman County,Texas Animal Awareness Project, a non-profit charity providing low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to reduce pet overpopulation in East Texas

Member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Kaufman,TX. where he volunteers to run the sound for worship services

Member National Corvette Restorer Society, Texas Chapter

Member/patron World Affairs Council of Dallas/Ft. Worth

Married & live on a 150 acre horse ranch with many stray cats, dogs, & a dozen horses outside Dallas.