Bio, influences and gear

My early musical experience was within the world of drumming. With a pro jazz drummer in the family (my Dad) it was a natural path to investigate, however despite all the rudiments and practice and the fact that I couldn't keep time - it never really happened. I played drums with a youth marching band for a number of years (The Charioteers) and wore a bright red uniform with a fluffy red hat - Quality - If you pay enough I might post this picture on my bio.....

Some years ago through Ex Pig Paul (the bastard) and work - I got roped into playing in a band for the company Christmas party as they had heard me sing a pissed rendition of Mustang Sally at a Karoke bar in London. The party went well (surprisingly) and the band (Borderline Blues) carried on for some years. I also started a Duo with Paul (2 Good 2 B Blue) playing to poor quality backing tracks in poor quality pubs with poor quality vocals .
It was fun and Paul, (the bastard) and I grew to be great friends..

2003 - I gave up Borderline Blues to spend time with my newly born son Aaron (Ahhhh !) and for a while only did the Duo thing. However one day the Pig boys called me up and asked me to step in for an open air gig in Hadleigh. We had a couple of rehearsals the band were so desperate I couldn't leave them and Bob's your uncle Boyld Pig were born.

Eventually the Duo gave way and the Pigs became my musical outlet. I sometimes sing in key and occasionally sing the same verse twice (even though I'm reading the lyrics) but they can't find anyone else with a PA so until then!! ... They also let me play my shiny blowy thing (ooh er Mrs) in one song even though Daz (Bored Pig) says it sounds like a cat giving birth and I can only play 4 notes....

I like most types of music (except pop) but the Modfather (Weller) and Hendrix spank my monkey

My favourite colour is Magenta and I eat a lot of protein. Hang on that could be misunderstood?

Love a smoke but the Pigs have barred me from doing this - Love getting drunk but the Pigs have barred me from doing this, Love beautiful women but my wife has barred me from doing this ----->> Lifes a drag !!!!

I have a 600W PA with big black speakers (home made) and lots of twiddly knobs...Oh and a radio mic, which the boys want to spray Pink....

What else do you want to know?