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Biography I joined my first band by the time I was 12. I auditioned for the band by playing the solo from “Love Gun” by the band (and my new musical heroes) “Kiss”. I played with the same group of guys from Gig Harbor WA for the next several years, making only a few changes to the lineup but multiple changes to the bands name. The band “Boibs” had the most success in the area and was said to have the best chance at a national recording contract at the time. The band was one of the highest draws in both the club and under age venues. Band members included: Rick Lovrovich (Apple Jam), Greg Gilmore (Mother Lovebone) and Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam). Unfortunately, we were playing so much that we were losing the excitement to play together and eventually I left. Shortly before the Boibs disbanded, we were in need of a sound and lighting
crew. It was then that I was introduced to Michael Bloodgood and Les Carlsen.
I was warned by my manager that they were Jesus freaks and not to be offended
by them. I could tell a difference in the way Michael and Les conducted
themselves but was never solicited or pressured to engage in any religious
conversations or debates. It was this honest and living by example attitude
that interested me in committing to Christ. It is funny to think…
out of all the people that Bloodgood help lead to Christ… I was
one of them. In 1989, I was asked by Michael and Les to record and do some writing
on the next album “Out of the Darkness”. The experience was
so rewarding that I was asked to perform live with them for the next few
shows. I continued to solidify my position as a permanent fixture in the
band by performing on the live DVD’s “Alive in America”
and “Rockin the World”. After some touring in the US and Europe,
we released “All Stand Together” in which I was credited with
the most co-writing credits to date. The next release “To Germany
with Love” was our second live record. |
Personal Projects
Paul has recently teamed up with Gelvin Guitars, saying that "they are the most versatile guitar I have ever owned." For more information check out www.gelvinguitars.com |