5 Nov 1959: Born in Kingston, Canada to British Parents. Moved with his parents throughout Europe and the Middle East. Given his first guitar at age ten, bought his first electric guitar at age 12. Age 14 moves to Vancouver and starts auditioning as a guitarist. At 15, leaves school, joins a band as a singer and goes on the road across Canada. 1977 meets drummer Jim Vallance, the two begin collaborating as songwriters. Their material was soon being covered by many artists. Signs a recording contract at age 18.
