He co-wrote the song, 'Rainbow', with Lynsey de Paul, which she performed on
her 1974 album "Taste Me... Don't Waste Me".
Has three children - a daughter, Piper, and two sons, Timothy and Toby.
Loves country and western music.
Attended Ordsall Primary School (1947 - 1953) and Ordsall Secondary Modern (1953 - 1958) in Salford, England. He got his O-levels from Ordsall Secondary Modern in 1958.
His wife, Jeni, is a sculptress.
Hobbies included archery, karate, and target-shooting.
Has three children. First son, Tim was born in July of 1966, second son Toby in September of 1969 and daughter Piper in 1972.