One of Australia's most experienced and talented singers and keyboard players, Andy's musical career began in a household surrounded by music. After an intensive classical music education, he began to join bands with friends, playing the infamous Farfisa organ. As well he was listening to Blues, Soul and R&B from such artists as Muddy Waters, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett amongst many others. In his early teenage bands, he used to share vocals with the other band members - picking up on the phrasing and tone of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.

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