Before this, Whitnall played with Kill City fronted by Peter Doherty's ex-girlfriend Lisa Moorish, and also in bands including Finley Quaye's band and ska band 100 Men.
Prior to this, Whitnall played in various musical groups, including Kill City, which featured Lisa Moorish, the former girlfriend of Peter Doherty; he also performed with Finley Quaye's band and a ska ensemble known as 100 Men.