Full Name: Daniel J. Whalen

Band Info: Vocals & Lead Guitar

Nickname: Bluto

Personality: Happy, Crazy, I love life

Birthdate: July 12,1961

Birthplace: Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hometown: South Hadley, Massachusetts

Hair: Dark Brown/Black and I color it gray!

Eyes: Hazel

Height: 5'9"

Spouse: Cynthia (Cindy)

Children: Jonathon (Jono) & Shaun

Education: Harvard (Hard Knox Division)

Previous Jobs: Developer, Contractor, Earth Occupant

First Paid Performance: Cannot remember (it would be the same as Pete's)

Hobbies: Music, Golf, Beer

Musical Influences: My dad brought me up listening to anything from Tony Bennett, Glen Miller, Herb Alpert, and the Tijuana Brass and as the years progressed I took a wide liking to all different kinds of music.

Favorite Performers: I do not have any!!! I can appreciate any that goes up and does it well.

Family (mom, dad, sisters, brothers): Dad: Bernie (Joe) Mom: Catherine Brothers: Bernie, Marc, Dean Sister: Cathy

Charities: I am an active member of the Fairview Knight of Columbus where I served as Grand Knight. I really enjoy helping children in need.

Favorite Foods: Sausage onions and peppers; Fruit Loops, Shrimp, Sour Cream & Onion potato chips, FOOD

Favorite Songs: Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen

Favorite TV Show: Hogan's Heros and Rocco's Modern World

Favorite Actor: Al Pacino and my son when he wants something

Favorite Actress: My 6 year old neice

Favorite Book: Goodnight Moon

Thoughts on marriage/ relationships: Well, this is a big loaded question and I am going to try and answer this as honestly as possible. I really believe that marriage is an institution that you spend your life getting to know one another and when you think you finally got it figured out...you will probably die that instant.

Favorite Love Song: Your love amazes me by John Berry

Thoughts on Children: My children are my life. I really enjoy their company and they are a lot of fun to be around.

Most Embarrassing Moment On Stage: Singing with John Corbett

Favorite Cottonwood Moment:Opening for Willie Nelson at the Calvin Theater