I've always done a bass and drum solo that lasts about 10 minutes. The main thing is to use it only when you need to.
Rock and roll mainly but I can play passable jazz also.
What stood me in good stead was my upbringing. I had a musician father, a very religious mother who totally supported us. My mom gave me my moral code which, even if I was bad, I wasn't bad for very long. If you're born and raised Catholic, it stays with you a lifetime. It's a good thing to have. My dad gave me a very professional attitude to the music business, and for that I thank them 100%.
After moving to England I did some recording and eventually formed an English band, this was together for quite a few years with only a keyboard replacement. The band had no name, just my name.
I read and write classical piano and percussion, also guitar.
I am busy touring all over Europe, Japan, and Australia.
I have recorded nine tracks for a new album which I financed myself and am looking for a home for.
