During the late 60s Silvestri went on the road as a guitarist with the
band Wayne Cochran and the CC Riders.
Lives in Carmel, Northern California.
Was nominated for Film Composer of the Year in 2004 by the International
Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA).
Is involved in the organization Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,
because his son Joey suffers from diabetes. His wife Sandra Silvestri is also
involved in the organization.