 He began playing the drums at the age of nine and performed with the Garfield Cadets and Muchachos Drum and Bugle Corps in 1965-1971.He has also played with several rock and roll, jazz bands, and symphonic orchestras throughout New Jersey, including the Billings Symphony in Montana.In 1982, Salvatore captured the USSA's Masters Slalom State Skiing Championship titles in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.