Was shot to death while trying to kick in the door of his girlfriend's neighbor; the neighbor mistook him for a burglar.
Played several times with Brickell's husband, Paul Simon, as well as with renowned guitarist Charlie Sexton.
Was a guitarist and keyboardist with the Dallas rock band Sorta, as well as with Edie Brickell & New Bohemians.
Attended Southern Methodist University on a music scholarship and received a degree in piano performance in 1995. Was named best songwriter and musician of the year by the Dallas Observer.