With roots deep in the gritty mix of Memphis music, Matthew learned the
piano and to write music on a ‘Motif’ at age 12, seemingly a lifetime from the
days when his father first nurtured the young prodigy in performances as an
‘Elvis impersonator’ at the tender age of four. He was fascinated by the style
and energy of Jerry Lee Lewis, and Matthew grew quickly as a young musician
and songwriter, inspired by the ‘King of Pop' .