About
Guitarist who became known from the Hull based indie rock band The Housemartins. He went on to become a journalist and author of over 120 children's books. He has written for publications such as The Daily Mail, Hull Daily Mail and the Bristol Post.
Before Fame
He responded to a local newspaper advertisement by The Housemartins singer Paul Heaton seeking musicians in 1983.
Trivia
He has composed songs for children's television including TV series The Bopps for popular network Nickelodeon.
Family Life
He was born Ian Peter Cullimore in Hull, England. He married his wife Amelia in May 1988. They had two daughters and two sons together.
Associated With
He and Norman Cook were both in The Housemartins together.
