During this time he turned down an offer to join the Konrads, which featured Davy Jones, who later changed his name to David Bowie.
Other early associations were with the Bo Street Runners,[1] Chicago Blues Line and Patto's People.
[3] In 1965 he formed the Hammond organ trio Jody Grind with lead guitarist Ivan Zagni and drummer Barry Wilson.
[2] It comprised established UK musicians, including Bobby Tench, guitarist Steve Simpson, Mel Collins, Neil Hubbard, John Halsey and bass player Kuma Harada.
They were occasionally joined on stage by others such as Phil Collins, Joe Cocker, Kiki Dee and Eric Burdon.