Genghis may have been a late-comer to metal, but he cut his teeth on the works of such metal stalwarts as Yngwie Malmsteen (Rising Force) and Iron Maiden (Powerslave). He's since become a big fan of the genre - particularly of progressive metal bands such as Dream Theater, Lemur Voice and Symphony X. He loves other genres too, but nothing compares to "balls and chunk" [- Mike Portnoy].

Ragman has had metal running through his veins since the mid 70s and his discovery of KISS Alive in 1975. At that point it was on. Well, sort of. After that, it wasn’t until Van Halen’s debut the following year that the metal monster inside was unleashed. This time it was really on as Ragman dove fully into metal, experiencing the NWoBHM with Saxon, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, et al…

The next phase in his metal education came with the American thrash movement exemplified by Metallica, Slayer, Exodus and Anthrax. He also took a liking to the more melodic side of hard rock and metal with bands like Motley Crue, Keel, Ratt, Malice, Icon, and Quiet Riot. Ragman enjoyed every facet of the hard rock and metal genre and his allegiance to metal is very heartfelt being told that he would grow out of it on countless occasions, but at this point - decades later - it doesn’t look like a phase anymore. The naysayer’s have finally accepted the inevitable.

Ragman currently enjoys the old and the new when it comes to his music. One day he may be jamming to the new Shadows Fall or Soilwork, and the next he might be jamming to House of Lords or Enuff Z'Nuff. He's not prejudiced, as long as the music rocks.

Ragman has 4 loves in his life: His wife & soul mate, his beautiful daughter, Metal, and imported beer.