British musician who played bass in [[artist:Tubeway Army]], and later for [[artist:Gary Numan]]; with whom he had 3 consecutive no.1 albums. On the retirement of Numan in April 1981, he chose to go solo, unlike his fellow bandmates who went on to form [[artist:Dramatis]]. His untimely death was due to a heroin overdose in Limetrees Park, Northolt, and as a close friend, Numan has paid many musical tributes to him.

**Born:** 1st May 1958, in Hayes, Middlesex, England.

**Died:** 18th February 1984, in Northolt, Middlesex, England. [overdose, aged 25]