Sherwood Ball is the eldest son to Ernie Ball. Any musician who knows him well will know that he is the gold standard in guitar strings and other things. Ernest R. Ball, his great grandfather, wrote “When Irish Eyes are Smiling”, and “Let the rest of the World Go By”. ASCAP was co-founded. Sherwood grew up in an artistic family and has been involved in both acting and music his entire life. At age 14, he won UCLA’s “Best Humorous Scene,” for his portrayal as Moliere’s “The Imaginary Invalid”. He also acted in more than 60 national commercials. He is a successful actor in Japan and the USA.