Fred Sheriff
1979 Forms first band 'New Studeau'
1980 Meets up with Dave Stewart (Eurythmics fame) who produces 3 demo tracks in London Hyman Studios
Next - didn't move to London BIG mistake!
1983-1985 Meet up with chart songwriter Steve Thompson ('Hurry home - wavelength single') who produces two further tracks, again nothing!
1985-1986 Went to London to play some gigs
(supported erasure & icicle works) along with numerous record company interviews and interest but that is as far as it went!
1986-1993 Family man, responsibilities and debt!
Skip 12 Years!
2005-Present Date Meets Paul at party and since formed 'Songsmith'. Concentrating on songwriting and performing live gigs. Songsmith have recorded a number of tracks in the studio which are available on
FREE download in the 'downloads' section of this website.