He became interested in rock music in his teens while attending Hammersmith College in London and began performing in 1965 under the name Steve Adams.

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Meanwhile, trialist Claus Jorgensen has refused a deal at Vale Park after manager Micky Adams offered the former Blackpool midfielder a short-term contract, and striker Steve Thompson has joined Blue Square North side Stafford Rangers on loan.

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