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Life and career
Bradley George Wayne Patterson was born in the old Greys Hospital, in Pietermaritzburg, in September 1980.

Influences
U2 have often been cited as the key inspiration behind Patterson's music, though he has also cited legends such as John Lennon, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, Roxette and Gary Moore as major influences in his decision to follow a musical career.

Writing
Since his teens Bradley Patterson has carried a keen interest in literature.

The Crusader
Having lost a large volume of work on a novel trilogy called The Crusader and the Dreamer, he became temporarily disillusioned with writing and turned his attention to music. It is rumoured that he has since returned to the world of the Crusader,but these have to date been unfounded.

The Burden
Since 2009 Bradley Patterson has been diligently at work on a new writing project under the working title of "The Burden". The novel covers the experiences of Jonah Blondel, a member of an extinct race who bares the burdens resulting from being the last of his kind, as well as others, that he can not shake.