Born July 7th 1959, Bill grew up with musical encouragement from his loving parents.

Bill started his musical career in the early 70's studying with jazz drummer Sal LaRocca {Teddy Wilson Quartet}. Four years later Bill began studies with drummer-percussionist Lou Grassi {CIMP Records}. This period led to mallet instrument and timpani exploration along with drum set instruction. In 1977 after statewide competitions, Bill landed a seat in the New Jersey All State Orchestra. Bill had the privilege of performing and recording a limited edition album under the baton of renowned composer, conductor Vaclav Nelhybel. Upon graduation of high school in 1978 Bill landed an audition and eventual position with the regional touring band "Colony". Bill sat at the drum "helm" previously held by Max Weinberg {Bruce Springsteen E-Street Band drummer}, and Joe Nevolla, {ex. Mahogany Rush}.

Some of Bill’s musical highlights include; performing and recording with blues man, actor Sam “Magic man” Waymans {Nina Simone’s brother and lifelong bandleader}. Bill had the privilege of performing with Dee Kyle’s ensemble in front of 2000 people at the Atrium of The World Trade Center just months before the September tragedy. Bill performed with the seven-piece ensemble "Keepsake" at the American Scholarship Awards in NY City to an audience that included Saxophonist David Sanborn. In 2003 Bill penned the single “Jersey Blues” which was picked up by Silk City Records for the “Red Hot Blues” compilation. This recording has enjoyed airplay throughout the U.S. on numerous NPR blues stations, along with Canada and Denmark {Radio Hostelbro 97.4}.

Currently Bill performs regularly with The Jersey Blues Depot, and Willpower throughout the NY- NJ Tri-state area. Currently the band is preparing for a third cd of all originals. Bill stays busy freelancing, doing weddings, jazz, blues club dates along with teaching when time permits.

Bill was introduced to Saluda cymbals through a brief meeting with fellow endorsee Ken Serio .

"I am very impressed with the pallet of sonic colors the Saluda Mist Hybrids offer me. The folks at Saluda have an uncanny knack of delivering cymbals with the sonic attributes that individual artists desire." Bill's current "go to" Saludas include:

20" Mist Hybrid Ping Ride
18" Mist Hybrid Medium Crash
16" Mist Hybrid Fast Crash
14" Mist Hybrid Medium Hi-hats