He became known for his eccentric behaviour at local rock gigs during the late 1970s, including those of acts such as Joy Division and The Fall. He first became known for waiting until headline bands had finished their set (sometimes before they had finished) before mounting the stage in a drunken state, grabbing the microphone, and performing his own versions of rock 'n' roll classics such as "Louie Louie".
He gained recognition for his unusual behavior at local rock concerts in the late 1970s, including those by acts like Joy Division and The Fall. Initially, he became famous for waiting until major bands had concluded their sets (often before they were finished) to take the stage while intoxicated, grabbing a microphone, and performing his own versions of classic rock songs such as "Louie Louie".