Instruments Voice, harmonicas, Ken’s bass (when he’s not looking)
Musical History Busking, various bands at uni until mid-twenties, then domestic bliss. Brought out of (very early) retirement by Steve. Thanks mate!
Joined the Band March 2009
Influences Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Small Faces/Faces, T Rex, Ian Dury & Blockheads, The Who, The Doors
Favourite MES Cover LA Woman
Favourite MES Experience Rocking ‘em at the Old Market Tavern, Altrincham. Always a great crowd.
About the Other Band Members
Steve – Great guitar player, very slow driver, except when passing speed cameras in Chorlton. We’re clubbing together to buy him a digital radio and a Theremin.
Geoff – World’s biggest drumkit, world’s second-best drummer (after Bonzo). Lovely bloke, but you don’t wanna pick up his towel after a gig.
Ken – our answer to Jack Bruce. You want a vintage SG or the Strat Hendrix was cradling when he died? Ken’s your man! Insatiable collector of guitars and amps and peddler of filthy jokes. Prone to throwing wobblers, rapidly calmed down with Worthingtons.
Essential Listening Anything by the artists above, Steely Dan, Ry Cooder, Leonard Cohen, Hendrix, Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Jack Bruce, Beck, Bowie, XTC, Yes, Dr Feelgood, CSNY, Sinatra, Ennio Morricone, Iggy Pop, Goldfrapp, Harry Nilsson, Nick Lowe, Pat Metheny, Joe Walsh, Stranglers, Teenage Fanclub, Sex Pistols, Warren Zevon, Spike Jones & His City Slickers
