 Hunter was brought up there until the age of six and has stated that he considers himself a Scot, but also identifies as English and British.Hunter's entry into the music business came after a chance encounter with Colin York and Colin Broom at a Butlin's Holiday Camp, where the trio won a talent competition performing "Blue Moon" on acoustic guitars.York and Broom were members of a Northampton-based band called The Apex Group, fronted by bass player and band leader Frank Short.