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Stan was born in 1961 and grew up in Saffron Waldron in England. Like many in his era, Stan got into Punk Music through 70�s Rock, listening to the radio or buying records and cassettes. His first bands were formed with friends from school, and as there weren�t many bass players, he was in popular demand! Stan and his mates would go and see other Punk and Rock bands in Bishops Stortford at the Triad Club. From this early period Stan's main influence for playing the bass, was Slade's bassist Jimmy Lea, who he still touts as an influence today! Stan has played with a host of bands which include the Epileptics, and The Straps. Later he would join two of the 80's most popular post punk bands, Theatre of Hate and Spear of Destiny, both of which were fronted by Kirk Brandon, and who both were a big success on the UK live circuit. Spear of Destiny would also enjoy success with both their albums and singles After Stan left Spear of Destiny in 1986, he formed his o...