Tony joined Ruthless Blues in 1984 and, together with bass players Martyn Taylor, Andy Herbert and Peter Stroud, has provided the solid, driving backbeat that sets Ruthless Blues apart from most other R 'n' B bands. However, Tony's career as a drummer only began by chance when, at the age of 17, he went to watch some friends in a college band rehearse and got roped in to play when their drummer failed to turn up.

Nowadays Tony is widely known and respected in the business, if not because he is one of the steadiest, tightest, and most versatile rock drummers in the U.K., then because he is one of that rare odd-ball breed who somehow play drums left-handed!

In addition to playing with Ruthless, Tony has also been a permanent member of Rick Wakeman's band since 1975. His work with Rick has included many albums; signature tunes and film soundtracks (including "White Rock" - about the Winter Olympics, and Ken Russell's "Crimes of Passion"), etc. He has also toured all over the World and has played in every conceivable line up from a trio to a special concert featuring over 100 people on stage, including a 60 piece orchestra and 30 piece choir. This event, which was staged in Caesarea Stadium in Israel, was also televised Worldwide. In fact Tony is no stranger to television appearances, having appeared in several shows with Rick (including a speaking part on Rick’s "This Is Your Life"!). He was also the resident drummer for the "Gastank" series of programmes shown in 1981, which featured live performances in the studio from such legendary names as Eric Burdon, Chris Farlowe, Phil Lynott, Alvin Lee, Maggie Bell, Ronnie Scott, etc, etc.

Prior to teaming up with Rick Wakeman, Tony had worked with numerous other bands including Velvet Opera, Smoke (who had a hit with "My Friend Jack Eats Sugarlumps" - but he normally keeps quiet about that!), Cliff Bennett's Toe Fat, S.A.L.T (with Stevie Smith), Killing Floor, The Strawbs, and The Roy Hill Band (with John Knightsbridge), etc, etc.

Between 1972/74 Tony worked with Alan Ross touring the U.S.A supporting such acts as The Doobie Brothers, Blue Oyster Cult, Kiss, and Eric Clapton. The latter tour included gigs in front of a 50,000 crowd at a stadium in Texas and another at the renowned Madison Square Garden, in New York.

In addition to having recorded numerous albums with a wide variety of artistes, Tony has also recorded a solo album entitled "Zodiaque" which was released in 1988. The album was produced as a joint venture with Rick for his "New Age" collection and Tony hastens to add that it is in a completely different vein from his work with Ruthless Blues.