manchester based drummer/writer/producer . began playing professionally at age 15 , playing in a Punk/New wave group across the UK Studied music at college attaining music a/s level , gaining understanding of theory / melody / counterpoint etc etc .
Wide taste and knowledge of music learnt from succesful session musician father and spent my youth surrounded by professional artists and musicians incl. Ian Dury , Graham Parker , Kirsty MacColl , Randy Crawford , Ricky Lawson , Elliott Randall among others
Traversed the huge spectrum of musical styles , playing in bands perfoming Soul , Hip-hop , Jazz , Funky House , Drum'n'Bass , Funk , Jungle , Techno , Ambient , Latin , Indie , Rock , Accoustic Folk , Blues , Reggae , New Wave , Punk .
Entered the world of Production and Song Writing learning the craft via collaborations with other Manchester based artists .
Experienced live performer using combinations of live accoustic drums , electronic / digital equipment and percussion