Born in West Covina, CA, Leroy grew up listening to all kinds of music from classic country to classic rock and everything in between. He had a love for music from the very beginning. At the age of ten, Leroy started to learn his craft beginning with the Pedal Steel guitar and Acoustic guitar. He practiced by playing along with the radio for hours at a time. When he was twelve, his mom started taking him to small clubs where he would get a chance to sit in and play with different local groups. This gave him experience he used to hone his craft and grow into the passionate player he is today. Leroy had his first professional gig playing with Les Martin and The Country Drifters when he was fourteen. He was "Voted Specialty Instrumentalist of the Year" in the 2005 and again at the 2023 WAMI's", Wisconsin Area Music Industry awards recognizing Wisconsin musicians’ achievements and accomplishments. Leroy brings a full body sound with hot pickin’ styles, in musical genres including Classic and Contemporary Country, Blues, Classic Rock, Texas Swing, Bluegrass, Gospel, Contemporary Christian Rock and Americana. His years of professional performances brought his special musical touches to the groups: Les Martin and The Country Drifters, Showdown, Texas ‘55, Wade Vincent Root, Madison County, The Jon Stone Band, Saving Savannah,Adam Pope & The Rebel Roots, Dog House Flowers, Eddie Crummer, Dan Lepien and more. Leroy is a hired gun, freelancing for any artist wanting to add energy, Steel Guitar, Dobro and Vocals to their shows. Music is his passion. He loves doing studio gigs for commercial and private clients and is currently playing for these Artists: OutLaw'D, Matt MF Tyner, The Brady Luke Band, Gods Outlaws,Abby Spencer, the worship team at Oakwood Church, and country artist Les Martin. Leroy also works with several studios and at his own "Studio D". He can add full parts and finishing touches on any and all genres of music with his tasteful toolbox of sounds and effects. Leroy also enjoys mixing and Mastering. I have refurbished old cassettes to digital and re-mixed albums.