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==Christian Testimony==
'''Carey grew up listening to "Rock a Billy Sounds" of His Dad singing songs like: "Johnny Cash-I Walk the Line",
"Hank Williams-I Saw The Light","Elvis",
"Kitty Wells-Honky Tonk Angels" He watched His Dad sing songs at Church'n' and then sometimes afterwards; His entire family would take turns singing together at Homein the living room.
In 1977, Carey began gigging wk-ends at: School, Hotels, House Parties & Wedding Halls; covering 50's, Punk,
British, Country & Rock 'n' Blues Artists.
After Ten years, He Acquired Some Live performance skills, ect which Landed Three " 3 " Big Breaks. The First 1st break was a great experience into a new level of gig; where He opened an opening spot for an Obscure Texan Band / Barrymores, Ottawa, {Who is a Cross between Stevie Ray Vaughn & CCR & Who just got off previously Tour Toured with The Fabuous Thunderbirds}
"Omar and The Howlers."
After Dropping out of HighschoolSchool, He moved to Toronto, to pursue a Music Career equipped with an Aria/Electric Guitar & 8-track stereo for a ampliflier.
While in Toronto He frequented Live Band Clubs & called newspaper " Drama / Music adds.
With no substantial leads & minimum wage jobs, He moved back home; discouraged.
The Second, was a Break Out of Denial.
He had an Alcohol Addiction and & had dabbled and drifted away from His roots, into secularism & other philosophies that left His Heart empty hard,Empty & hardSynical. After Wrestling He Wrestled with Depression, Anxiety; and the reality that He had somehow crossed that line and had become dependant on alcohol. He finally listened to His Mother; and several other people. Who prayed, He'd meet People Who could Mentor & Project Positive Changes in His Life.
This was where He Decided to physically take took a step Step of Faith and He Called Alcoholics Annonymous.
He Aggressively Attended { 90 meetings in 90 Days / then weekly for approx 6 years }
during which time, He was able to Get Back on to His Feet and completed A Highschool Diploma in Alternative School with 5 english courses. Through A Teacher's encouragement, He wrote some Poetry which He sent out to Several University Contests.
With His guitar, new direction, a suitcase and a Few of His own Songs; He hiked-a-ride West to Kingston.
