Captain Richard Long BMus(Hons) MMus PG Dip LRSM LLCM Royal Marines.
Richard Long was born and raised on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. He was introduced to music at an early age, his father being a euphonium player and his mother the conductor of Sheerness Salvation Army children's choir. he played several instruments when at Danley school.
(Thanks to Paul Dummott for the pic. http://www.sheernessheritagecentre.com )