Leslie Walle-Santosis a child of the 60s and 70s and was thrilled by the look and sound of the Monkees, The Beatles and the British Invasion. A drummer was born! Leslie started playing the drums at the age of seven, getting serious about being a drummer at the age of sixteen. After drum lessons and attending many rock concerts, Leslie joined his first band in 1987 and has been a member of some legendary local Chicago rock bands: The Apostles, Stump the Host and The Long Gone Lonesome Boys. Leslie has carved a niche in the local Chicago circuit of old country and power pop bands, of which Gidgets Ga Ga is obviously his favorite!