[1] Stapley started his musical career playing with local bands in Kent and Sussex in the United Kingdom.

He worked alongside various artists and producers on international tours with Roger Waters and Mike Oldfield, the film Withnail and I, and on the albums of Suede, Toyah and Scott Walker.

Stapley has worked with Roland Corporation and Digidesign, demonstrating guitar equipment for both companies.

He built his own studio in London where he produces music CDs, as well as television and film scores.

[citation needed] Westernhagen (Million-selling CDs), Ian Hunt, Wives and Servants, George Frakes, The Cry Baby, Lou Cowell, Pat Orchard, Bill Conlon, Bacardi Europe Cinema Ad, etc.