 His earliest memories are of him listening to his mother's extensive blues, folk, R&B and jazz records collection.Barron soon started playing guitar and developed a knack for performing for friends and family and being the hit of his high school's yearly talent show impersonating Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.It was in adulthood that he moved to Chicago and began his music career as a troubadour on the streets, and in the subways of Chicago's 'L' stations.