His friend Ronnie Smith, after playing a few local gigs with him, suggested he contact Eddie Bond, leader of Smith's professional band, which had an opening for a vocalist.
Temannya Ronnie Smith, setelah memainkan beberapa irama lokal dengannya, menyatakan bahwa ia menghubungi Eddie Bond, pemimpin band profesional Smith, yang tekah membuka peluang untuk seorang vokalis.