Claude is a native New Englander, born and raised in Southern Connecticut.   He  started  to  play the  piano  at  age 14,  and 2 years later, a Yamaha  guitar.

He has  been influenced by   Classical,  Rock and Roll,  Big Band,  and Country music.  Brian Adams,  Journey,   John Denver,  Boston,  Don McLean,  Kansas,  Pure Prairie League,  38 Special,  Bread,  Asia,  America,  The Eagles,  are  some of the bands that he has been influenced by.

After writing  and  recording some songs,  and with the support  of his  wife  and some friends, he will  be releasing a long awaited album entitled:   "Memories Locked In My Mind".