He is a founding member of British country-blues band Brett Marvin and the Thunderbolts[1][2] as vocalist, guitarist, and player of the zobstick (also known as the lagerphone or monkey stick), and electric ironing board.

Commercial success came in 1972 under the guise of Terry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs with "Seaside Shuffle" with fellow band members Graham Hine, John Randall, and Jona Lewie (of "Stop the Cavalry" notability).

Trouble had secured a 45rpm single record deal with Rodd Buckle (Habana Music) for the release and distribution of Mix 'n’ Mingle.

After constructing his version of the instrument, the term 'zob' was used because of its risqué connotation as British naval slang, this suggested by fellow Brett Marvin band member, and ex-seaman, Jim Pitts.

A circular solid wooden ring, edged with bottle caps, is added near the top of the pole, with a hand grip section beneath.

Although the resultant construction is heavy, requiring strength for continual use, this weight gives it a volume and 'clout' that the traditional monkey stick might not match, especially in a live and loud band situation.

The recording was released in the UK and sold as a 7-inch vinyl single and greeting's card for Mother's Day in 1992 under the CoverHit label, with the pseudonym 'Dougie Damone'.