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My Way

By GA10cio
  • A star is born.

    A star is born.

    2:am
    1st of 4 children
    to Gary Atencio & Theresa Romero

  • Began Public school

    Avery Elementary
    in Buena Vista, Co.

  • 1st part time job

    Milk route carrier for All Star Dairy in Buena Vista, Co.
    5 days a week 5:30 am.- 8:00 am
    BEFORE school everyday.
    $15.00 per month.

  • Discovered KISS on halloween

    Watched KISS on Paul lyndes show for the 1st time!

  • Picked up Drumsticks

    enrolled in band under Don Meininger.
    Rented my first snare drum in the footsteps
    of idol Peter Criss.

  • Drummer in local bars

    Age 14, playing pro in Salida Co.
    at Bronco Billys with El Martinez.

  • District wrestling

    Made it to districts as a varsity freshman wrestler. 98 lbs.

  • Stayed in BV-WITHOUT parents

    My parents relocated to Alamosa in search of employment.
    I stayed behind with my Aunt & Uncle at the urging
    of my music teacher, Pat Brown.

  • Graduated high school

    Alamosa High School.
    Un-officially invited to sing Purple Rain.