Artist description Singer / songwriter born in Oldham, Lancashire. Originally a drummer. Self taught Acoustic guitar and began writing at age of 17. Several years and bands later found a style more comfortable with. The melody and subtlety of acoustic songwriting with the 'edge' of rock music.

Music Style Acoustic pop/rock

Musical Influences Neil Finn.David Gray.Counting Crows.Led Zeppelin.Pink Floyd

Similar Artists David Gray. Travis. Neil Finn.Turin Brakes. Levellers.

Artist History First band formed at school in 6th form, a heavy metal outfit called 'Evil Intent'. This progressed with line up changes to 'Third Wave'.Was drummer as part of 3 piece that was kind of Rush meets Motorhead. Next band was a 'pub covers' act called Redhouse, playing mainly Hendrix and Cream. This evolved to 'Crosswire'. Again a 3 piece in which i was drummer/vocalist. Over 2 years band played over 200 gigs and started to introduce original material. After all this, and a few years break, made change to guitar and vocals forming 'Rainking'. Playing Levellers, Counting crows and other assorted covers for a year or so. Now mainly write and record at home, occasionally play solo, original material with few covers, play support to bands. Hoping to put a line up together to play material live.

Instruments Acoustic guitar/Vocals/Drums/Bass guitar

Albums Pale November Light 2002. Dust taker E.P 2003

Location Huddersfield, West Yorkshire - United Kingdom

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