I told my mom I wanted to be a rockstar when I was 14. She supported my dream, and now I'm doing the same for my own kids.
Briefly

Music changed my life and became my everything. I was a baseball prodigy until a Kiss album transformed my focus towards drumming, fully capturing my passion.
My mom wanted me to be in the armed forces; I wanted to be a rock star. She didn’t understand it, but encouraged my dream by buying me instruments.
When my mom bought me a professional drum set for my 14th birthday, I cried. It was the best gift ever, and I've played constantly since then.
I remember using bits and pieces from friends to build my raggedy drum set. It represented my passion for music, which persisted despite challenges.
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