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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.
