I have been around a long time so most of my life is rapidly disapperaring in the rear view mirror ! I used to be one half of Dawnwind but that died a slow painful death. I've done the whole professional bit. It was fun while it lasted and I have no regrets. Nowadays I write songs for myself. If other people enjoy them..thats a bonus.
I don't play live gigs anymore
Too many to name really. Songwriters like Dylan,Tom Paxton et al....