Biography
Fox grew up in Gilfach, Bargoed in the Rhymney Valley, a former mining community in south-east Wales. Inspired by his musician father Richard He took piano lessons from the age of six, and later taught himself to play guitar, the drums, harmonica and mandolin.
Fox is a passionate supporter of 'The Bluebirds' (Cardiff City F.C.) He regularly turns out for 'The Bluebirds' charity teams, and played in both of the 'Legend Matches' which marked the team's last game at Ninian Park and first game at the Cardiff City stadium.
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