Albert states that his first recollection of music was his parent's love of music. "Every Sunday morning my parents would listen to the local Tejano station. Music was always playing in our house." Albert credits his dad for the introduction to playing live music. "My dad and uncles played music for weddings, and I would follow them around to help with equipment."

Albert started his musical career in the elementary school band in which he played every musical instrument. Albert would learn one instrument and then become bored, so he would try another instrument the next year. "Mr. Osmond, the music teacher, would say at the beginning of the school year as I entered the room, okay Mendoza which instrument will it be this year."

Albert was born and raised in Hammond, IN. He is a graduate of Purdue University and currently resides in Hobart, IN with his wife and four children.

Influences:

Dad, Uncle, Alex Lifeson, Rik Emmet (Triumph)

Bands:

Shannon Raye, The Kliks, EATEN ALIVE

Occupation:

Been with US Steel for 20 Years

Hobbies:

Biking, Music

Gear:

Dr Maz Jr with reverb
Gibson Les Paul Traditional
Sennheiser Wireless Guitar System
Fulltone FullDrive
Xotic Ac Booster
Xotic RC Booster
Bosss TU-2 Tuner
Digitech Delay