I was born in a former WW2 military hospital just three minutes after Haloween, 1981.

I grew up surrounded by music. My Mother played piano and often provided a classical soundtrack in my early years-Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and many others.

Father was more of a rocker. Bowie, Cream, Supertramp. Very much an Old Grey Whistle Test kinda guy.

Even my Grandparents shared their love of music with me. Traditional Scottish songs, Perry Como and the Shadows.

Every Sunday afternoon we wou...