It all started in about 1973 after I’d left Aylesbury Grammar School and turned down a place at University to become a dustman. My mates such as John Otway, Wild Willy Barrett and musicians that went on to form Marrillion had nowhere to play, so I set up a gig, which multiplied into promoting 7 gigs a week. Amongst the bands booked were The Jam (paid £20) The Clash (their first gig outside London - £50), the Damned, The Only Ones, Eddie & Hot Rods, XTC, Stranglers- and many more.

Many years later, after a career in artist management that involved Prince, James Brown and Rolf Harris, I act as the Director of Steve Marriott Licensing Ltd, the company I set up to administer the rights of the late Steve Marriott, founder member of Small Faces and Humble Pie.

I now also write a daily blog called www.valbonnenews.com, a daily insight into the lives of the idle rich in Valbonne in the south of France where I live for part of the year. The column has spawned two books, the latest of which is called The Valbonne Monologues. I also work with Currencies Direct and have also written articles for a number of publications including the Daily Telegraph