Paul started playing guitar at age 17 after his mother bought him a classical guitar.  Later that year his first electric was an Epiphone and a Peavey Backstage Plus.  (Affectionately referred to by his bandmates as the "Feedback Plus").  

His guitar influences are Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May, Jimi Hendrix, George Lynch and a whole list of others.  

He's influenced vocally by Freddy Mercury, Seal, Chris Cornell and many of the great vocalists and musicians of the 60's and 70's, like the Eagles, and Beatles.  

Favorite Beer:  Kirin Ichiban
Favorite Food:  Chicken/Shrimp Scouzzi
Favorite Movie:  Apocalypse Now