Classical timpanist/percussionist, composer, producer and Professor of Timpani.
He was appointed timpanist with the European Community Youth Orchestra. He attended the [l290263] (1978-1981). In 1981, he became the principal percussionist of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held until 1988. In 1988, he took up the same role with the London Symphony Orchestra. Then, he re-joined the LPO in 1990 and stayed with them until 1992. In 2003, he returned to the LSO as Principal Timpani. Professor of Timpani at both [l305416] and the [l1379071]. He created Quiet City and was drummer/collaborator with The Blue Nile for many years, recording three albums and undertaking many live performances with the band.