Early Echoes

My first memories of music were sitting by the fire at my Aunt and Grandmother’s house listening to the radio. They would play northern soul and artists like The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Percy Sledge – soul and sixties records I adored then and still adore now.

As I grew older my tastes evolved from those roots into artists such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young.

Over time I realised the only thing I truly wanted was to live inside the creative arts. Painting, poetry, music – the full spectrum. These became the foundations of everything I do today.

Dreams matter. The world can try to extinguish them, but like Bukowski said, you must protect that dying ember and carry it with you always.

I intend to let that ember burn into something greater. I live for love, and the arts are where that love resides.

This is the blueprint. Never let go of it.