Born in Dagenham may 1953, started playing at 13 after he saw Joe brown and Hank Marvin and thought that looks a cool thing to do. First band was at 15 and called the purple circle and the name was later changed to dazed and confused after hearing the first Led Zeppelin album. Influences were Eric Clapton, Rory Gallagher and Paul Kossoff

Except at home didn't play again until his 50th birthday party when, encouraged by his wife, he put together a band with some mates, called the Shambollics (Sham left). This was later changed to Split Decision and they spent a couple of years doing a few gigs and charity nights mostly unpaid. Also played in a duo called Deuce. He has an unhealthy obsession with guitars, which he changes at very regular intervals.

Joined Still Burning Flame April 2009.

Likes: guitars- real ale- Jethro Tull - the Eagles - his family

Dislikes: rhubarb - d.i.y - big brother