I got hooked on motorbikes because my dad rode them in his youth. after he stopped riding and I was growing up, he still bring home copies of Motorcycle News (MCN), and other mags to keep up on the latest models and motorcycle scene in general.

Well, I'd read em' when he was done and that was pretty much how I got hooked.

My dad had various bikes in the 1950's including a BSA 250, BSA 650 Golden Flash, and then a brand new Triumph Tiger Cub. He then had a couple of scooters (DKW and Zundapp) mainly to appease my mum when they got married "better weather protection" and "not as noisy" he said.  When I came along, my mum persuaded him to sell the scooter and buy a car, oh well!.
 

I always loved and wanted an old Brit bike, but they weren't in vogue in the late 70's and 80's, and none of my mates had them. We all rode Japanese bikes because they were cheap, reliable and the 2-strokes were FAST!. Growing up in England, we'd meet and hang out in rocker friendly pubs. My local was the "Dog & Partridge" in Preston. On Sat afternoons we'd meet for a pint, pie & chips, and listen to the Rolling Stones on the jukebox.
 

Now I live in Hollywood, CA. I'm lucky enough to have three BRIT bikes and write motorcycle themed songs for my band the Rocking Scoundrels (songs available on iTunes, Amazon, etc).