o*Paul was brought up around music as his parents where Salvationists and he used to attend their weekly musical events at the local Salvation Army center in Hull. Paul's uncle a drummer in the Sally Army provided him with his first drum kit. Further to this Paul,s father became a professional entertainer from the mid 70,s onwards and he was introduced to the entertainment industry proper. Paul's father Anthony Cook under the stage name of Tony Mandell featured in various stage shows worldwide, he appeared in numerous TV shows in the UK as a singer, actor and dancer.

o*Studied Piano at the age of 7 and continued his musical education at school, studying the euphonium, French horn, trumpet and percussion, he finally ended up playing drums in the school orchestra at the age of 12. Joined the local drama society and performed in various plays and musicals until the age of 13. Paul formed his first pop group at 14 with local friends and played in the local area until joining the Hull ba