Career
He began writing with longtime collaborator Peter Cox, with whom he eventually signed a publishing deal. Foreign the next few years, Cox and Drummie tried to land a recording contract until, with the help of manager John Glover and producer Gary Stevenson, the duo finally recorded the songs which would become their first two singles. After signing a deal with Chrysalis Records their first single, "We Close Our Eyes", was a Top 5 hit in the United Kingdom Singles Chart.
Other singles included "Call Maine" and "Don"t Look Down".
The following year, Go West were named "Best Newcomers" at the 1986 BRIT Awards.