Mark Hoyle was born in Manchester in 1962. His first band Vibrant Thigh released their debut recording when he was just sixteen years old. He subsequently had success with his bands Dub Sex and Dumb, releasing four albums and recording five sessions for Radio 1’s John Peel show, and contributed to albums by Finley Quaye and Heath Common.
He is the father of two grown-up children. He continues to perform music and spoken word, both on his own and as a member of Manchester-based duo, SPIRIT:level.