I was brought up in Warwickshire, went to school in the Midlands, and relocated to the United States in my early twenties. I started playing the drums and trombone at a young age and later joined the Solihull and Midland Youth Jazz Orchestras while also performing with several other groups. As a teenager, I studied with Nigel Thomas (LSO & The Blue Nile) and Paul Brook (Greg Lake & Percy Sledge). I also studied with Bob Armstrong at Masterclass Studios in London and with Joe Porcaro, Ralph Humphries, and Steve Houghton in Los Angeles.
I have worked with a variety of musicians across different styles. As a performer, I have played live across Europe, North and South America, and have appeared on many radio and television channels. As a recording musician, I have worked in studios such as Livingston, Olympic (BBC), Townhouse, Battery, Nomis, Genetics, Jacobs, and others. During this time, I gained firsthand experience with major and independent record labels, publishers, agents, promoters, venues, and managers.
