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At 3:42am on October 19, 2008, Ernest Johnson said…: Welcome to My Writers and Authors. I think you'll find this place user friendly, lol.

Ernie

At 2:09am on October 19, 2008, Roger Haller said…: Welcome to the land of cyber ink Ed. Nice to meet you.

At 2:00am on October 19, 2008, Jean Jessee said…: Welcome to My Writers and Authors, You have a very impressive Bio and I am looking forward to getting to know you better. I' m sure you will be very happy here as Kevin has created a wonderful network. I am a song-writer and a poet. I haven't had much time to get my act together here since my husband has been quite ill but is recovering nicely and I'll be having a lot more time. so I should be able to get my self together.and start posting some of my work..Once again, A Big Welcome.........

At 11:50pm on October 18, 2008, Kevin said…: Welcome to MyWritersandAuthors, we are developing the site and more opportunities will be coming soon. Meanwhile take advantage of what we have to offer, by checking the Features tab.

Biography: Ed was born in New Orleans but raised in Joliet, Illinois. He began playing the clarinet, and piano at the age of five. He took up the sax six months later. Was influenced by Benny Goodman, but a close family friend, (James Grays) was an incredible talent and had a huge impact on His playing. He served in the Marine Corps during which time he conducted and arranged music for the Marine Corps Band. He holds a Masters Degree in Applied Music from Oberlin College in Ohio. He has an enormous list of recording and performance credits. To name but a few, he played with Ike and Tina Turner, Lloyd Price, Johnny Thunder, Joe Witkin (Sha-na-na), Howard Blank (Outsiders), James Gurley (Big Brother and The Holding Company), Doc Severenson, Carmen Dragon (the conductor for the L. A. Symphony) and performed in a large stage production of the Buddy Holly story.