In a lengthy career Allan has established himself as one of London's most versatile drummers, working in recording, television and radio studios, concert halls, theatres, clubs and festivals, playing and teaching many varied styles of music in a diverse range of ensembles.He has since put that versatility to use playing, both on record and in concert, with artists such as Smokey Robinson, Randy Crawford, The Four Tops, The Drifters, The Temptations, The Three Degrees.