American Guitarist best known for the song Classical Gas as well as his comedy writing for shows like Saturday Night Live.
He served in the United States Navy from 1961to 1963.
He won two Grammy Awards in 1968 for his instrumental guitar piece Classical Gas.
He has a daughter named Kathryn Michelle with ex-wife Sheila Ann Massey.
He has had a lifelong friendship with visual Artist Edward Ruscha.
