Bio

Allan K Wilkins was born on 10 October 1956, in Otorohonga. All of his songs are written and performed by himself.

Allan's musical influences include Frank Zappa, Leonard Cohen, Billie Holiday, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Rolling Stones, Nic Drake, Fleetwood Mac, Lou Reed, Thin Lizzy, The Doors, Joe Cocker, Jime Kerr & Simple Minds, Chrissey Hynds & The Pretenders, U2, REM, Barbara Streisand, Joni Mitchell, Joan Armatrading, Tanita Tikaram, Dragon, Hello Sailor, Street Talk, Shona Laing, Split Enz & Crowded House.