Percussion / Drums:
Born in 1978 in the windy city, Chicago IL. Grew up the first half of my life there, then from about 12 years old on we moved to Orlando, FL where I went to Oviedo High School, followed by the University of Central Florida where I obtained my first degree in Molecular and Microbiology. Then I moved to Atlanta (Hotlanta) for the next 4 years where I went to Mercer University and obtained my Doctor of Pharmacy degree (registered pharmacist). Also in Atlanta, I met my wife and we have been married since 2003. Musically, I started in 5th grade with private percussion lessons from a gentleman who now has played for the past 3 presidents as a part of United States Air Force Band in Washington DC, because of that I was only able to have lessons through him for one year. However he turned me on to one of the best musical experiences I have ever had.
Starting in 6th grade I tried out for the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra (FSYO - http://www.fsyo.org/) and turned out to play with them until 12th grade (7 great years). Besides that, from 6th - 12th grade I played in everything from concert band, symphonic band, jazz band and marching band where I played center snare for all 4 years. I have also played in competition marching bands. FSYO took me all over the world and gave be some of the best life experiences and classical training. The next 8 years for life unfortunately where less drums / percussion and much more intense school (not all nerd, plenty of party, drinking and stupidity goes along with 8 years in college!). However I have now been married and settled in this house since 2003/2004, just 2 years ago got the Roland TD-20 electronic drums and started back up again.
It feels great to play again. I own two local business, Westchase Compounding Pharmacy (www.westchasepharmacy.com) and also Westchase Physical Therapy & Medical Supply (www.westchasetherapy.com) - by this summer will be one business under one giant 6000 s.f roof - very exciting. It's great to be a Herding Cat and playing drums! The next best part of my life is introducing my first son - Maxwell (Max) Xavier Caddick.
STEVE