Spike is the founder and front man of The Quireboys - one of the UK's most enduring rock 'n' roll bands. A band that's been through different chapters and had different line-ups, but Spike is the constant throughout. Song writer, singer and leader of a band with which he has now become synonymous. With Guy Bailey, Spike penned the benchmark Quireboys songs - such as 'Hey You', 'I Don't Love You Anymore' and '7 O'Clock' - tracks which have defined the band musically for decades and, to this day, remain the hallmark songs of any Quireboys show.

Spike has also had a succession of critically acclaimed solo records and treasured collaborations. Music is Spike’s lifeblood. Always has been and always will be. But buy him a few glasses of his favourite red wine and he’ll freely admit family and Newcastle United come a very close second