[2] Pursuing a career in jazz, he met the pianist Manfred Mann while working as a musician at Butlin's Clacton, and they formed a seven-piece group.

Prominent in the Swinging London scene of the 1960s, the group regularly appeared in the UK Singles Chart.

[5] Hugg is a competent pianist and an able vibraphone player, but his main role in Manfred Mann was as drummer.

He was credited as co-writer of the group's early hits and contributed solo compositions throughout its life, including jazzy instrumentals ("Bare Hugg") and wistful acid-pop ("Funniest Gig", "Harry the One Man Band").

In 1975, Hugg was a member of the group "Hug" who released one studio album titled "Neon Dreams".