Martin was the drummer with Skeletal Family from 1983-1985 and played on both Burning Oil and Futile Combat albums.
After Skeletal Family, he joined The Batfish Boys with former March Violets vocalist Simon D, and recorded the album "Head", released on The York based Red Rhino label, plus various singles. The band toured Europe extensively, including tours with The Cult, The Mission and Zodiac Mindwarp.
Also played with John Langford's York/Leeds based band The Mekons and was the live drummer from 1988 to 1989, again the band played numerous British and European tours.
Around this time Martin joined another Leeds band Loose who enjoyed a large local following. Loose recorded several demo tapes but did not commit anything to vinyl, but completed successful tours with The Mission and Killing Joke.
Around this time Martin teamed up with Skeletal Family guitarist Stan, plus guitarist Tom from March Violets and singer Dave Hicks (who later joined New Order's Peter Hook's Revenge) in a band provisionally called The Persuaders. Although completing numerous rehearsals, the band never made it to the gigging stage, although a demo still exists of two songs recorded at Peter Hooks suite 16 Studios in 1986.
Toured and recorded with rockabilly bands Pink Peg Slax and The Duvies.
Moved to Los Angeles in 1991 and joined the relocated 20 Flight Rockers, eventually renaming themselves "The Knockout Drops", and releasing a self titled EP on LA label Shattered Music.
Formed the band Glimmer with ex Quireboy Guy Griffin and secured a recording deal with Atlantic records, releasing album Silver Zone which featured the single "Make it Real" which at the time was heavily playlisted by MTV.
Numerous US tours, including opening for Cheap Trick and Saigon Kick, while at the same time recording numerous sessions and live shows for various LA bands and artistes.
Joined the reformed Quireboys in 2000, recording the album "This Is rock n roll for Sanctuary records This was followed by a world tourg in 2001 which included London's Hyde Park along with Status Quo and the Beachboys.
