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Where was Donnie Iris born?
Donnie Iris was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
When did Donnie Iris get into music?
Donnie Iris began to learn how to sing at an early age from his mother, who had sung in Curly Venezie's orchestra.
Did Donnie Iris learn how to play any instruments?
The popularity of rock and roll inspired Donnie Iris to become a guitarist and he took up the drums.
Where did Donnie Iris go to school?
Donnie Iris is a graduate of Lincoln High School.

Question: What other music related things was he involved with early on?
Self-contained rewrite: What other music related things besides singing, learning guitar and drumming, was Donnie Iris involved with early on?