Biography

Born in Grayling, Michigan on April 10, 1976. (Aries) Nick is a Cherokee Nation tribal member and has a Chocktaw-Cajun-American pedigree. His direct ancestor, George Washington Welch was the Tribal Chief of Cherokee Nation Pre-Indian Removal act of 1838, He is also related to Thomas Jefferson. Diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare type of Bone Cancer at the age of 6 in the right humerus. It is rumored that Bob Hope paid all of his medical expenses during his treatment at The Eisenhower Medical Center, Palm Springs, California, which Nick is forever grateful. He was an avid runner for the track team in High School, (50.4 second 400 meter personal record), and enjoyed his involvement in the Arts, (Choir and Art class), as well as daily outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing. His Grandfather, by marriage, was Army Captain Ernest McClean, Ring-Master, producer, and Emcee of the Oleika Temple Shrine Circus (Lexington,Ky. chapter), for approximately 40 years. His Grandmother, Margaret Dean McClean worked as a seamstress, singer, and marketing lead for the Shrine Circus. Nick has toured across the United States alongside the Shrine Circus, working as an assistant to his grandparents in all formats; as an occasional performer in the band during intermissions, and has created music with many entertainers beginning as early as 8 years old.

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