Lauri worked briefly on U.S. Army and Air Force bases in Germany, and then moved on to the London pub circuit.

Lauri took part in many UK and European tours with them, and was injured in the Bucks Fizz coach crash.

He toured with Richard for three years, including visits to New Zealand, Australia and Europe, and recorded with the band on the album Thief in the Night.

From 1996 to 1999, Lauri worked in various theatres, playing guitar for comedian Billy Pearce, singer David Essex, and as part of comedy duo Hale and Pace's backing band.

Also in the nineties he played at many recording sessions at Pelican Studios, which was part owned by Ray Stiles, bass guitarist with The Hollies.