Phil Creswick


Philip Creswick is an English musician and songwriter, and a former member of the boy band, Big Fun.

Career

Creswick initially was a dancer in the ensemble dance troupe Seventh Avenue. He was then a backing vocalist in the boy band, Big Fun, which was active between 1989 and 1994. The group has been described as a precursor to the more famous Take That. Their album, A Pocketful of Dreams, reached number 7 in the UK charts in 1990, while their cover of The Jacksons' "Blame It on the Boogie" reached number 4 in the singles charts.
Creswick's later songwriting credits include: Family Fantastic's album Nice and the soundtrack to Winning London. He has appeared as a guest star on British comedy TV show Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and in the live show of comedian Sarah Millican, Home Bird Live.
After Big Fun disbanded, Creswick worked as a painter and decorator.

Personal life

In September 2017, Creswick was charged with possession and supply of illegal drugs, and also with money laundering. Creswick is openly gay, and is HIV positive.