BIOGRAPHY
Had first acoustic guitar at 12. Taught myself how to play. Got first electric guitar at 15. Started writing own songs around same age. was fond of poetry & found this helped when writing lyrics. wrote many songs during teens but never performed live.
Had 10 year gap when I concentrated on football & other stuff but continued to write occasionally & play casually at parties, etc.
In 1989 had chance meet with couple of guys at work & was asked to a jam. Clicked with drummer (Mark) in particular. Another friend (Kev) asked if I'd be interested in forming band with him on lead guitar & Mark on drums. We recruited keyboard player (Greg) & sax player (Bill). Band named 'Chase the Ace'.
After couple of months, played first gig. Kev left the band & the 4 of us carried on for about 12 months, renamed 'Chaser' playing some covers & some of my own songs. During this period we recorded one of my songs which had proved popular with audiences & got it played on a local radio station.
Greg & Bill left to join a soul band which left me & Mark. We advertised for lead & bass guitarist resulting in new 4 piece, 'Rio'. New guitarist left after 3 gigs and was replaced by Rob.
'Purple Heart' was now formed, most successful band to date spanning 1993-2001, quickly building up a reputation as a top class band in demand from venues all over the Midlands.
I left Purple Heart at the end of 2001 & took a break of 18 months.
Started doing solo stuff between 2003-2005.
In 2006 formed a 4 piece band called 'Audio Angel' which split after a couple of gigs.
Late 2007 approached by a band called 'Malarki' who needed lead vocal/guitarist. Played first gig in August 2008.
Feb 2009 - Join Gunn Runner a classic/southern rock blues band.
March 9th 2010 - Join new band (3 former members
of Coldshot ), two rehearsals to date and going
well.
March 15th 2010 - Left Gunnrunner
July 24th 2010 - First gig with new band going under the old name coldshot.
August 21st 2010 - New band now named ESCAPE
January 2nd 2011- Escape split after a short time together.
May 8th 2011- After a short break i finally join REWIND a great rock/pop covers band.
Still continue to play on my own acoustically in local pubs, performing my versions of classic rock/pop songs together with some of my own compositions.