It all started for me at the age of 11 when my dad took me to see Buddy Rich. After that I was hooked!

I had my first go on a kit at 13 years old and was playing in the school big band and jazz ensemble 1 week later (I was lucky, there was no one else in the school that could even hold sticks).

I was self-taught until I was 18 years old at which point I started studying with Steve Gilbert - an amazing drummer from Manchester - at Salford University. Whilst at university I began playing in small jazz groups and function bands, and for the university big band. It was whilst playing for the latter that I got asked to join the Andy Prior Orchestra.

Whilst still at college I was touring the UK and playing on various TV/Radio shows with Andy Prior. At this time I twice won the Radio 2 Big Band drummer of the year award. I gained a lot of experience from working with Andy and made lots of contacts. During this time I was playing in as many difference ensembles as I could fit in - jazz groups, rock bands, orchestras and musicals etc.

In 2001 I toured with the muscial "Anything Goes", and then a tour with Wayne Sleep and Melanie Stace. I started deputising on West End shows in London - the first being "The Witches of Eastwick". My proudest moment to date came in June 2000 when I began deputising for Dame Shirley Bassey.

In 2002 I made the move from Manchester to London which is where I reside now. I deputised regularly on West End shows such as "The Full Monty", "Bombay Dreams", and "South Pacific", and was also the drummer for the West End run of "The Rat Pack" for 4 years. I also held the drum chair for "The Producers" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. I work regularly for various bands and artists such as: Ray Gelato, The Syd Lawrence Orchestre, BBC Big Band, The Laurie Holloway Trio, Noel Sullivan (of HearSay), Matthew Herbert, and my own band.

In 2003 I had the privilege of performing with the great Bob Mintzer from the Yellow Jackets. The list of people that Bob has worked with is like a who's who of modern music, and it was an honour to work with him.

I'm constantly trying to better myself as a drummer and musician, and trying to play in as many different types of ensemble as possible. I've also started teaching others to play the drums and am often recruited by music schools to present drumming workshops.

I have met and worked with some incredible musicians in my short career to date, and made a lot of great friends - check out my links page for more info.

I owe a lot to the support of my family - mum, dad and sister Janine for putting up with my artistic temperament when things don't go my way. And my friends both in Manchester and London. I hope you all check out this site and see the monster you have created!!