The Story So Far

After leaving school at the age of 16 to pursue a career as a Jazz session drummer, Pip studied at Drumtech in London under Director Francis Seriau. His mixture of playing styles and multi instrumental ability lifted his career and by the mid 90’s co-founded his first own band The Pecadiloes alongside his guitar playing twin brother Nick. 

Their blend of angsty guitar noise, Hip Hop breakbeats and energetic live shows quickly gained critical acclaim and soon secured recording deals with A&M and EMI Publishing, establishing Pip and as a versatile drummer and rounded musician. 

The Pecadiloes recorded two albums and gained a popular reputation for producing music that pushed boundaries. The band also established a recording studio and record label to help push new acts and give them a platform to get heard.

Pip joined The Quireboys in 2003 when the band re-formed. His laid back groove and musical approach to the drums made him a regular fixture in the band and has been a touring and recording member of the rhythm section ever since. He has also recorded two albums with the band: “Well Oiled’’ and ‘’Homewreckers and Heartbreakers’’.

“The thing I always try to centre myself around when playing in a band like The Quireboys is there is a huge difference between ‘Rock’ and ‘Rock n Roll’. It’s as different as Metal and Jazz. The Quireboys are a Rock n Roll band and the job is about understatement and sitting in the pocket. Great players like Kenny Jones are masters of this. You need to leave plenty of air for the guitars and keys to come through”.

Alongside The Quireboys Pip has played across the world with other artists such as James Burton, Albert Lee, Ricky Warwick, Jeff Finlin, T Belly, Long John & The Killer Blues Collective, The Dirty Strangers, Tyla’s Dogs D’Amour and many more.

“I love sharing the stage with talented musicians and feel very privileged to do so”.

I’m not a bang-crash-wallop kind of guy, I like to think a drummer should compliment a song and its musical parts, not play along or over it. I guess that makes me an odd fit for Rock n Roll. Then again, maybe I’m old fashioned - which makes me a good fit!” 

Pip has recently embarked on a new project called The Black Eyed Sons. A band made up of ex members of The Quireboys alongside collaborations with artists such as Joe Elliott (Def Leppard), Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Scotti Hill (Skid Row), Steve Conte (New York Dolls), Mike Tramp (White Lion), Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper). Chip Z’Nuff (Enuff Z’Nuff), Josh Todd & Stevie D (Buckcherry), Kyf Brewer (Company of Wolves) and Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network).

Studio and touring work keep Pip in high demand but he still finds time to take on new projects and has a hunger for collaborating with other artists.

Pip also co-manages a successful corporate events and party Indie/Rock band based in Sussex with the Alive Network Agency.

“I love first and foremost playing with great musicians. It’s what it’s all about!”