Vocalist, lyricist and bassist born at the 22nd of June 1962 and grew up in Springburn (Scotland, UK). In 1973 his family moved to Mt. Florida (Scotland, UK). His first instrument was the bass guitar, but later he concentrated himself to his voice. Besides of singing and playing bass, he's also able to play guitar, drums and lots of anything other instruments.
In 1982 he joined The Wake as bassist, a rock band from Glasgow (Scotland, UK). In August 1983 he left the band.
In 1984 he joined The Jesus & Mary Chain as a drummer, a noise rock band from Scotland. A few years later he left the band to concentrate himself to his indie rock band Primal Scream which he founded in the mid 80s.
Further he did several guest appearences.