In 1984, Seaton was nominated for the Best newcomer Grammy Award with his band Musical Youth, but lost to Culture Club.

[2] On 9 September 1983, the group released their second and final album, Different Style, with only two singles: "Tell Me Why" and "007"; both songs flopped on the Billboard charts.

[1][2] His solo career did not take off and he worked as a delivery driver and then in the car rental industry for twelve years, eventually co-owning his own company.

[3] In late 1993, eight years after Seaton left Musical Youth, he rejoined, but on 18 February 1993, his bandmate Patrick Waite died of natural causes, leaving the group with four members.

On 28 June 2009, he appeared on Sunday Live with Adam Boulton on Sky News talking about the life, death and legacy of Michael Jackson.