Prior to Eddie Money, he played in a band from southern California called Smile, which reportedly had considerable success.
Smile shared the stage with Van Halen, Quiet Riot and Mötley Crüe.
He also holds the logo graphics credit for Heart's 1980 album Bebe le Strange.
[1] He reportedly gave Warrant guitarist Joey Allen guitar lessons.
It is implied, but not explicitly stated, that he may have played as an uncredited guest guitarist on the album.