Joseph Edward Diehl, born February 22nd 1959 in San Mateo, CA. Father Edward Clemente Diehl from Pasadena, CA. Mother Marion June DePinto from Alameda, CA.

Grew up in Millbrae, CA. listening to mom and sister Robyn's records. Mom's record collection included Louis Armstrong, Leonard Bernstein, Henry Mancini. Sister Robyn listened mostly to soul: Otis Redding, Ray Charles, James Brown.

My sister Robyn stuck a guitar in my hands when I was about 7 years old and made me learn the only songs she knew: " What'd I say?" "Gloria" and "Pipeline". I began lessons at age 13, practicing everyday and playing along with records, the radio, television, whatever.....I became obsessed.

Joined my first band at 16. We played at the local partys. At 17 I joined a "professional" band ( musicians union, booking agent etc. ) and played all over CA.

Spent most of my 20's in SF playing around the clubs. Moved to Mill Valley, CA. and stayed there through my 30's. Moved to Ashland, OR. at age 40 where I now play all over Oregon and northern CA.