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Trev works the cabaret circuit as a fine and very entertaining guitarist and singer, and guested for me on the Passion & Conflict album.

In 1958 Trevor started his career in entertainment as a member of "the Rebels" Skiffle band, complete with tea-chest bass and washboard. By 1961 he had progressed to the world of electric guitars, Elvis, and Rock'n'Roll. He toured the American bases in France with a band called "The Pontiacs" and turned down a job as backing guitarist for Paul Raven, who eventually became Gary Glitter! By 1964 he had joined Sleaford-based band "Dawn and the Dee-Jays" and soon recorded two of his own songs with record label RCA, the same label as Elvis Presley himself. In 1966 the band ventured into the world of Northern Clubs, supporting names as diverse as Max Bygraves right through to Little Richard.

Trevor played bass with Grantham band 'Gingerbread' and by 1969 the band were on Radio 1 shows such as Terry Wogan, Jimmy Young and Tony Blackburn. Gingerbread disbanded and Trevor played bass for Liverpool hit recording band 'The Merseybeats. After two successful years with the Merseys, Trevor took on a solo career with occasional work with stars including Lena Martell, with whom he toured extensively throughout Britain.