It all started in the 70's when Gino was 5yrs old after attending a family member's wedding.

He began banging on his mother's pots and pans using wooden spoons as soon as they arrived home that evening.  This new love of percussion (drums) soon became a problem.  Coming from an Italian family, his mother made pasta and sauce, hence the daily dilemma of having to pry her pots and pans from Gino became a bit of an issue.

Having received a few kid's drum kits as Christmas presents, including a BEATLES one he wishes he kept, his parents reluctantly gave in and bought him his first "real" 3-piece Drum kit after a losing battle of trying to convince him to play the beloved accordion instead.

Gino became involved in a few High School Garage Bands and later joined a Genesis Clone Band called DUKE, in his college days.

His love of LIVE performances continued with his previous groups such as IMAGE, SILHOUETTE and INFINITY, performing for local weddings, corporate and dinner/dance functions.

Gino's music interests growing up consisted of Classic Italian, Progressive Rock, Modern Jazz, Motown

and good Elevator Music.

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Current Equipment 

Pearl Master Series Drums

Sabian HH Cymbals