Ed Pettersen

Ed Pettersen was born in Glen Cove, New York on January 29, 1962. Raised in the neighboring town of Syosset, New York, Pettersen came from a family that believed in hard work. Influenced by a grandfather who was a concert clarinetist, Pettersen believes the music was in his blood. But, because his grandfather had a family he gave up his music and always encouraged his grandson to find a real job. Interested in sports as well as music, Pettersen at one time considered a career as a hockey player before he was injured and unable to play. He played in high school bands and foun...