Prior to this played with the 'Velvet Touch' playing mainly soul and popular music, who also where a support band to such names as the Bee Gee's, The Who, Wishbone Ash, The Tremeloes, The Move, The Hollies, Manfred Mann, The Yardbirds, too name but a few.

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Over a past number of years I also have helped in different capacities with the 'ABJM' and 'JAZZ SERVICES LTD' based in London, (on the educational side of the business), prior to this served as a general committee member on a branch of the 'Musicians Union.'

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