As a tax exile, he is only permitted to stay in the United Kingdom a maximum of 90 days a year, while the rest of the year he lives in Los Angeles.
Born in Madras, India, but raised in Leicester, England.
Discovered by his manager, former singer Gordon Mills, after years of
obscurity touring and recording as "Gerry Dorsey". Mills founded the MAM record label and also managed Tom Jones, Gilbert O'Sullivan and Lynsey de Paul.
Is one of the wealthiest musicians in the business - worth around $100 million dollars.