British magazine publication "Melody Maker" by reviewer Steve Lake. Lake proudly dubbed the group the "punk jazz" band of that time. After leaving the band, Hall studied (and received a degree in) music education at Queens College. During this time, Hall was so intrigued by the punk rock scene, that he somehow wanted to infuse his classical/jazz background into punk music. Hall started playing with many Punk Rock bands which eventually led him joining Birdland with Lester Bangs. However, after leaving Birdland to focus on his studies, Hall forged on and continued playing the circuit with other well known punk bands in the New York City area. Hall used this opportunity as a learning tool to incorporate his talent into a multitude of different styles and genres. Soon thereafter, Hall joined The Rattlers. Hall toured with them and played on their "Rattled" album. Hall co-wrote the song entitled "I Won't Be Your Victim" that eventually was picked as a single, and for which a video was shot. "Rattled" was well received and highly acclaimed by the industry including writers such as Robert Christgau (writer from the Village Voice). His solo CD has been played on radio stations like Sirius Radio's Little Steven's Underground Garages' Goldie's Garage show featuring Genya Ravan, WPKN's "Chris Frantz The Talking Head" show featuring Chris Frantz (Tom Tom Club) and Vorterix Radio to name a few (as well as streaming stations like ITunes, youTube Google Music and Spotify). Seeing the limitations of individual artistic development in The Rattlers, Hall decided to leave the group to concentrate on his songwriting. Thus began the project known as the Walter MIDI Group. The idea eventually led to a conceptual band. Since its inception over the years however, it has culminated into Hall's first solo CD entitled Walter MIDI Group "AND THEN YOU WOKE UP!" The CD is an autobiographical account of his life's experience. In 2014, Hall played on the Jiro Okabe Kamikazi CD. Players on that CD included, Clem Burke of Blondie band, Elliot Easton formally of The Cars, C.J. Ramone formally of the Ramones and many others. Hall also spends his time teaching music in the New York City public schools. He is an Apple Computer consultant whose clients included the late Joey Ramone. Hall is the father of two children. Solo discography 2011 Walter MIDI Group "AND THEN YOU WOKE UP!" Albums 2014 Jiro Okabe "Return