He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Music. He is a singer in London, England.
In 2010, he joined the rock band Mike + The Mechanics as part of its new line-up.
Frontman of UK band Roachford, he has also recorded as a solo artist, both under his full name and as 'Roachford'.
Had a younger brother, Stephen Roachford (1967-2020), who served as his personal manager.