UK collection from the British R&B outfit. The trio was founded in 1980 by Steve Nichol after he left the London Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he received extensive classical training. Nichol received the Young Musician Of The Year Award at age 16. Nichol went on to tour with The Jam in 1982 as a trumpet, trombone and keyboard player. He was also a composer for Rakim, Carl Cox, Phyllis Hyman and other various artists. Most of Loose Ends' material was also written and supplied by Nichol. The band also featured vocalist and guitarist Carl McIntosh and vocalist Jane Eugene.