Ash used his first pair of drumsticks, received at the age of 18 months from Sunil De Silva (Australia’s foremost Percussionist), to bang on saucepans and school desks until he was given his first drum kit for Christmas at the age of 11. His drum teacher persuaded him to buy Toto IV for his first album instead of Duran Duran’s RIO and he was hooked on Toto immediately.

Over the years Ash perfected his rudimentary skills marching Moomba parades performing with brass and concert bands. His major formative influences were Pink Floyd, KISS, ABBA, TOTO, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Duran Duran, Iron Maiden, Rush and many more. Ash has played mostly in pop/rock bands, including a number of original bands, with music ranging from songs dedicated to Sarah Marie of Big Brother fame to session drummer for various projects, most notably the theme song for the comedy sketch show The Wedge. He also played support slots for Jimmy Barnes and Screaming Jets. Ash is currently playing in Nakatomi Plaza (Die Hard 80’s) band, Song Of Farnham (John Farnham Tribute) and excitedly HYRDA - The Australian Toto Show.