Riot began playing music in 1989, forming his first band “Psychotic Pain”, he was able to quench his thirst on the scene with a little help from influences such as “Guns N’ Roses”. The band wrote and played original material from 1991 to 1996, and released an album.

As 1996 came to a close, Riot began to explore his urges to experiment with Blues, and formed “The 283 Blues Band”. “The Soul Brothers” were formed two years later and from a reunion with his former frontman from Psychotic Pain (J.C.), The “J.C. Band” was born, writing and playing original material. Riot quickly gained the intimidating reputation of being a formidable guitarist.

While continuing to travel through his journey of love for the Blues, Riot was recruited by the already legendary Quebec rock group “Vilain Pingouin”, as their lead guitarist. In the fall of 2003, “Vilain Pingouin” released a “Live” album, expanding Riot’s horizons, and bringing the face of experience to a new level. This new level of recognition opened several doors, including a notable invitation by producer David Hampp to play on John Ronigers debut album “Addicted”.

In the summer of 2001, Riot gathered up his “Rhythm Devils”, and plugged once again into the unknown abyss of Rock ‘N’ Roll and Blues.

A merciless talent, Riot continues to grow musically, and his opportunities continue to broaden his name around Montreal. There seems to be no cure in sight for this fevered guitarist, and no better medicine than his ability to speak a language so few of us have a gift for, and so many of us adore.