He started his life in music with a band called The Invaders, in Cumbria, after leaving school, when earlier intending to go to Carlisle Art College. He later went to Leeds College of Music and trained as a classical musician (pianist and percussionist) where he met the violinist Mik Kaminski.
He started his musical journey with The Invaders in Cumbria after leaving school, initially aiming for Carlisle Art College. He later studied music at Leeds College of Music, becoming a classical musician (pianist and percussionist) and meeting violinist Mik Kaminski.