Pizazz began performing in a gospel band in Shreveport LA. Later on he moved to South Dakota where he then joined the band Serria as lead singer and guitarist. He then played the Michigan-Cleveland-area. In 1984, Pizazz relocated to Nashville were before his bags were unpacked landed a roll as an extra in the movie Sweet Dreams. During this time he also cut his first record "Lost Lonely Feelin’ Blue." with Kitty Wells’ grandson, drummer engineer Johnnie Sturdivent and guitarist John Rich.