Tom Martin Thomas J. Martin Rochester, NY USA Born January 26, 1958 in Rochester, NY. My parents were William George and Dolores Phillips Martin. I married Susan Lynne on July 24, 1982 and have a child, Jennifer Lynne. I attended St. Monica’s and Spencerport High School. I work at New York State Canal Corp. I am a member with St. Lawrence Original recordings with such notables as Hal Blaine on drums. I am in the Distinguished Poets of America; The International Who’s Who in Poetry, as well as other anthologies. Recently self-published / available at Barnes & Noble Bookstore entitled “If You Can’t Write Poetry, Live It”. Future publications number fourteen and fifteen include a book on the Erie Canal pending and Poetry Book “Rhymes For The Times”. Original artwork of colored pencils exceed one hundred pieces. I also enjoy collecting original fine oil paintings of such notables as Edward Horan. As a child I had the unique experience of living only a few steps from the home of the greatest musician, Chuck Mangione, and would stand in January gladly listening from the neighbor’s back yard. And hooked I was. Many wonderful friends who were musicians in Rochester inspired me to play, and as their rival, I do not compare. I believe that the natural order is 1. God 2. Family 3. Work 4. My Dog 5. Guitar Thanks Sue!