. . . . . . . "His later studies at Birkbeck College were interrupted when he left to work with Hot Chocolate as musical director for their concert tour for two years.[3] He also played saxophone in rock bands and with blues and jazz groups with such artists as Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Little Richard, and Van Morrison for whom he functioned as arranger and musical director as well as" . .