Studied chanter in Scotland, moved to England, joined band at 12.
Recorded first record at 14, second at 16.
1969
Joined Rare Bird at 17 as percussionist whos international hit song Sympathy sold over 2 million records, with over 300 cover versions recorded.
Recorded two albums with Rare Bird, then left to pursue solo career.
1974
Signed with Trident Production for sole representation along with Queen.
Two albums recorded and released with EMI. Name of band: Headstone.
1976
First solo album recorded in Los Angeles, with Eric Clapton's musicians, produced by Chris Bond (producer of Jeff Beck and Hall and Oates).
1980
Second solo project recorded with Ariola records.
1981
Resided in New York City. Sole representation Leiber and Krebbs along with Aerosmith, AC/DC, Def Leppard and Michael Bolton. Composed music for Broadway as well as producing and directed film and video.
1987
Sole representation Sanctuary Management signed to RCA Records, Los Angeles. Formed band called Ashton with members of Asia and Elton John, released album in 1988, produced by Paul Rotschild (producer of the Doors) and Mark Ashton.
1991
Recorded and produced new volume of music.
1993
Signed exclusive worldwide contract with Sony Music Publishing France as a Composer.
1996-2002
Head of A/R for APG Music, an independent record label in New York City.
2004
After ten years of painting he decided to dedicate entirely his life being an international painter.