Chuck took his first guitar lessons in 1969 at the Fairhope, Alabama Organic School. By 1973, Chuck knew he was destined to become a bass player when he got his first Ibanez and a '68 Bassman 10. Next stop was the Lyman Ward Military Academy where he also joined Colonel Moreman's son's band, The Brad Moreman Band. 

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In 1979, he joined a band called 'Defiance' in which he met a life long friend, Gerry Gambino, the lead guitarist. In 1985, Chuck also joined a band called "Denim Band" and there he met Jack Smith, the keyboardist, who would also become a life long friend. 

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"I have played with other bands through the years but 'Almost Skynard" is like the good ole days when we can look forward to shows with all of our friends."