Chuck Cusimano... Chuck was born in the southeastern Colorado town of Trinidad. His Dad played music and worked on a ranch, so he was around both growing up. Chuck started writing Country Music during the 60’s, but kept them to himself. He joined the US Navy in 1968. He continued songwriting and even began singing his own songs to his shipmates, along with the songs of that era by other artists. Cusimano met a great influence while in southern California, a man by the name of Billy Mize. Chuck used to set in with Mizes' band. By the time he left the Navy in Long Beach California in 1972, He had decided he wanted to pursue a career in Country Music. Chuck learned to play the guitar at the age of 14. He was occasionaly asked to play the guitar for P.T.A. meetings, and other social events, but didn't attemp singing. When most kids were diggin’ Elvis, he was diggin’ Webb Pierce, Jim Reeves and Ray Price. While still on the ranch, in the early 1960’s Chuck discovered the West Coast sound of Buck Owens and became a huge fan, not only of Owens but Buckaroo Don Rich and his Telecaster guitar, which is Chuck’s guitar choice today. There is a wide spectrum of guitar players of choice. To name a few: Grady Martin, Leon Rhodes, Pete Wade and Jimmy Capps with Nashville session player Brent Mason leading this list. Chuck is big fan of the steel guitar as well. In the late 60’s Merle Haggard became his biggest influence. Today Chuck remains close to horses, cows, rodeos and ranch work with music as his main source of income. He plays regularly with County Night Live and various other bands in the Fort Worth, Texas area, while staying active as a songwriter.   You can learn more about Chuck Cusimano by visiting the Official Chuck Cusimano website. Just click here > Chuck Cusimano

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