Lionel Cole’s lifelong involvement with the music industry is characterized by innovation, passion, and diversity. Lionel began his personal entertainment career as a child in Atlanta, and by the time he was in high school was co-hosting the award-winning syndicated ABC television show, TIME OUT, and working the summers as a computer programmer for U.S.Senator, Max Cleland. After performing in a world tour with the international cast of UP WITH PEOPLE, Lionel moved to Chicago.