BORN: July 1969 JOINED THE DV STAFF: October 2006 / December 2013 HOMETOWN: Hyannis, MA NOW LIVING IN: Hyannis, MASPOUSE / KIDS?: No, and happily single FAVORITE ARTIST: Madonna OTHER ARTISTS I LIKE: ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, U2, Eurythmics, Prince, Blondie, Olivia Newton-John, Michael Jackson, the Monkees, the Go-Gos, the Human league, Duran Duran, Shakespear's Sister, OMD, ELO. Basically anything from the Osmonds to Nine Inch Nails. BEER: No thanks, but I do like Zima. Do they still make Zima? OTHER HOBBIES: I've written and published books on music and movies under the alias of Randolph Michaels. Also, I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm addicted to reality television competition shows. PERSONAL MOTTO: Be Prepared. Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout. I WRITE MUSIC REVIEWS BECAUSE: Music has been my true passion for 40 years.