Born and raised in the musically rich city of Memphis, singer/guitarist Andy Childs was performing by the time he was in his teens, employed as an entertainer at a local amusement park. Although he studied music business at the University of Memphis, his desire to pursue a career as a performer led to him going out on the road as a keyboard player and musical director for acts including the Shirelles, Del Shannon, and Lou Christie. He was also securing work as a solo artist, performing at state farms and at corporate events and conventions. Some recording Childs did for a smal...