Where Are They Now?

Dicken's career (and the full Mr Big / Broken Home story) is detailed in his biography. On this page you will find information about other Mr Big and Broken Home members. Please get in touch if you have corrections or additional information!

Covered so far: Pete Crowther - Vince Chaulk - John Burnip - Ed [Eddie] Carter - John Marter - Peter Oxendale - Mickey Llewellyn - Pete Barnacle - Rory Wilson

Eddie Carter Eddie Carter now fronts a band called SUNFLY which he formed with John Burnip a couple of years ago. Eddie Carter released a solo single for a German label in 1980 (Hansa 102 314). "Banana Republic" was coupled with "Am I Wrong" and was only available in Germany.

Vince "Chaulkie" Chaulk Chaulkie joined Paul Young in the Streetband and recorded two albums with them in the late 70's - "London" and "Dilemma". He emigrated to Australia after the Streetband.

Pete Crowther Today Pete has a successful music shop in Witney just outside Oxford. This shop sells pianos and other instruments aimed at the classical music player (anyone needing a piano would be welcomed!) Pete played for Maddie Prior in the early 90s, and was on her "Happy Family" album from 1991. Today he is very active in classical musical playing cello in an orchestra and his own quartet.

John Burnip John stepped down from his drum stool in 1977 to become the groups personal assistant and manager (with Broken Home). In 1996 John got back together with Eddie Carter in a band called SUNFLY.

Mickey Llewellyn Mickey recorded two albums with Hustler before joining Mr Big: "High Street" (1974) and "Play Loud" (1975), singing lead on "Get Outa My 'Ouse" from the 1974 LP (this was also a single). Mickey was brought in on guitar just to tour with Mr Big in England in 1977.

Pete Barnacle Pete Barnacle was with Ian Gillan before Broken Home, playing on the 1979 "Gillan" LP, and touring Japan. He joined Girl for their 1982 "Wasted Youth" LP, playing alongside Phil Collen (who was soon to join Def Leppard). He played on Strange Cruise's self titled debut LP in 1986 before joining Spear Of Destiny in 1987, playing on three albums: "Outland" (1987), "Price You Pay" (1988) and "SOD's Law" (1992). This band also toured in 1991 billed as Theatre Of Hate. Pete now lives in Japan, teaching English - and is no longer active in the music business.

• John Marter (drums)
  John Marter joined Voyager when he left Mr Big, and recorded the albums "Halfway Hotel" (1979) and "Act Of Love" (1980) with them. He was also briefly a member of Marillion, appearing with them at the Reading Festival in 1983 and recording one single, "Punch And Judy". In 1985 he teamed up with Bernie Marsden and Don Airey in the band Alaska, who released an album called "Pack". With the addition of Neil Murray this band became MGM for a short while (appearing at Reading Festival in 1986) before splitting up. In 1994 Marter teamed up with Murray in the SAS Band (a supergroup with no fixed line-up; featuring members of Queen, plus guest vocalists), and he has played on and off with this band ever since. The SAS Band released their debut CD in 1998. John has also produced other acts, most notably The Wondertoys from Switzerland (CD: "Sing Sing", 1997).
  
  
• Peter Oxendale (keyboards)
  Peter Oxendale played at sessions for the unreleased "Seppuku" album in 1978 and continued to play live with the band afterwards. He was a founder member of Jet, a band which also featured David O'List and Andy Ellison and released a self-titled LP in 1975. He also played with Pilot on their "Morin Heights" LP (1976) and on Elliott Murphy's 1977 LP "Just A Story From America". Peter released a solo album in 1979 called "Put Yout Money Where Your Mouth Is" and worked with Bonnie Tyler throughout the 80s. In the 90's he has played with artists as diverse as John Foxx, Dead And Alive, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Chris DeBurgh!
  
  
• Rory Willson (guitar)
  Rory Wilson left Broken Home after their final gig at Reading Festival in 1980, and returned to his home town of Dover. In 1981 he produced a single for a local band named Masterstroke, adding some guitar as well. He reportedly did some session work in London later. He joined a band called The Gems in the mid-80s, recording three singles with them. Rory is still professional, performing regularly and lives in Dover. Click here for a detailed look at the Gems' story!