Buzz has been a professional singer and musician all his working life. Playing guitar, bass, keyboards and singing in his first band Marks Brothers. They were constantly writing and recording original material while playing thousands of shows all over the UK & Europe, supporting many music legends including Gladys Knight, Glen Campbell, and The Commodores. The band made numerous TV & radio appearances and secured a recording contract with Carrere Records. They were produced by Oscar winning film composer Hans Zimmer.

Back in the day, Marks Brothers at Birmingham’s 1,500-seat Night Out theatre,
performed three shows a night, six nights a week, for a remarkable two-and-a-half-year residency.

 

Marks Brothers first single “Joe Jos Bar” produced by the legendary Hans Zimmer.

After working as a session singer / musician for a few years, he signed a publishing deal with Machola Music co-writing songs for artists including ‘The Venga Boys’, and also co-writing TV themes for The Basil Brush Show & Howdi Gaudi.

"The Godfather of Soul"
James Brown

 

With a naturally soulful voice and a lifelong love for the music of James Brown,
creating a show featuring all the greatest hits of one of his idols felt like an obvious next step.
The show has since taken him all over the world, performing at festivals, on cruise ships, and in theatres.

 

His James Brown vocal impression has been used on a number of radio & TV ads, and computer games.

"The Genius" Ray Charles

While performing as James Brown touring Europe in a fabulous Blues Brothers show, he was asked to take on the role of the incomparable Ray Charles and has since gone on to play "Ray" around the globe.

The "Stevie & Ray Show" with good buddy the awesome Godfrey Gayle as Stevie Wonder.

 

He was the only double winner at the National Tribute Awards for both his Ray Charles & James Brown shows.

"The Architect of Rock & Roll" Little Richard

Completing this trio of all-time great Georgia music legends, ‘The Outrageous’ – Little Richard.

 

Winning 3 National Tribute Music Awards including the UK's No.1 Tribute to Little Richard, Best Multi Tribute Act & Best Male Artist

The "GOAT" Prince

Buzz’s biggest musical influence has always been the amazing Prince Rogers Nelson To have the opportunity to perform a show that pays tribute to his life and music is a major ambition realised.

Performing at Jude Law's wedding in the south of France.

 

A fabulous night headlining "Pride" in Sitges, Spain.

 

Celebrating with mom and dad after winning another National Tribute Award, this time for Prince.

 

Providing the voices for both the “The Soul Man” and "Ooh Yeah" characters in the latest Worms online games.

 

Playing guitar on a string of shows with shock rock band "Elvis Roxx".

 

His first acting role filming the pilot for a new comedy series called "The Smoking Flutes"
Playing the part of "Disco Dave"

 

These themed music cruises whether it's Rock & Roll, Soul or 80's Party are all so much fun!

 

Taking part in the "Prince by Candlelight" cathedral concert.