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Perth Now
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Liam Gallagher stuns fans by claiming Oasis won't perform fan-favourite
Liam Gallagher has left Oasis fans stunned by claiming the Britpop legends won't be including 'Acquiesce' in their 'Oasis Live '25 Tour' setlist. Frontman Liam and guitarist Noel Gallagher are set to perform together for the first time in 16 years at rehearsals on Tuesday (03.06.25) - ahead of the tour kicking off on July 4 in Cardiff. Responding to a fan on X, Liam confirmed; "Yes Rasta D I'm in Tuesday to blow there minds (sic)." Liam has also been answering fans' questions about what songs will be played by the band. He confirmed that 'Rock N Roll Star' is "getting played". However, 'Acquiesce', which Liam performed at his solo shows with female backing singers, didn't make the cut. One fan asked: "You gonna sing Acquiesce with Noel at the Heaton park gigs for us Liam?" To which, Liam replied: "That's not on the list, sorry." Disappointed fans chimed in: "You can't do this to us." Another wrote: "Better get it sorted Liam be a lot of disappointed fans if that don't make the set. Wonderwall can do one." It is, however, worth taking everything Liam says on X with a pinch of salt. 'Acquiesce' was the B-side to Oasis' first UK number-one single, 1995's 'Some Might Say', and featured dual vocals from the Gallagher brothers. Oasis split in 2009, when Noel left the band over a backstage fight with his sibling at Rock en Seine festival in Paris. He said in a statement at the time: 'People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer.' However, the Gallagher siblings thrilled fans last year, when they announced Oasis' comeback after 15 years. They wrote on X: 'The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised."
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mum of Liam Gallagher's lovechild makes eye-watering demand after reunion payday
Liza Ghorbani, the mother of Liam Gallagher's lovechild, has reportedly been accused of trying to 'capitalise' on the Oasis reunion as she allegedly demands he pay nearly £500,000 a year The mother of Liam Gallagher 's youngest child has been accused of trying to cash in on the singer's Oasis reunion windfall. Liza Ghorbani, who shares 12-year-old daughter Gemma with the rocker, is reportedly claiming nearly £500,000 annually for maintenance, a courtroom heard. Since a 2015 order, the former Oasis lead has already parted with over $1 million (£738,000). Subsequently, after learning of Gemma's autism diagnosis, Liam agreed to an additional $240,000 (£177,000) for her schooling and support in 2021. It's now reported that Ms Ghorbani now seeks approximately $670,000 (£495,000) per annum from the Wonderwall hitmaker for basic upkeep and further outlays. She is now reportedly seeking $420,000 each year for day-to-day child support, plus an extra lump sum of $250,000. Liam, who is father to three older children, conceived his youngest while still married to Nicole Appleton. His extra-marital affair was revealed in April 2014 when Ms Ghorbani's pregnancy was made public. The Sun reports that during the latest hearing at New York's Supreme Court, Liam's representation Judy Poller said Ms Ghorbani's side is "seeking this money because Mr Gallagher is about to endeavour on a new musical adventure" - referring to Liam's lucrative upcoming reunion tour with brother Noel Gallagher. She added: "She is looking for $30,000-a-month residence so she can have a pool, $100,000-a-year live-in nanny, a vacation budget of $6,300. These expenses are not appropriate. This was never an intact family that had a lifestyle." Ms Ghorbani's solicitor, Amanda Creegan, expressed concern that Gemma's needs are falling to the wayside. Creegan claimed in court that Liam - who was present via videolink - has neither met nor shown any intention of meeting Gemma, adding "he doesn't talk to her, doesn't acknowledge her". She also lambasted Liam for allegedly deceiving them about prior fee settlements. Creegan stated: "About three days after she filed for the modification motion, he went on an X rant, where he called her a 'gold-digger' and he accused her of shaking him down, and lied about how much he was paying her, and violated the confidentiality agreement." Judge Jeffrey Pearlman was optimistic about reaching a resolution and earmarked June 13 for a confidential session. When enquired if he could make it on the set date, Liam confirmed: "Yeah, I'm good for that, any time." Upon querying about the timing difference in the UK, he followed up with: "That's all good, man. It's cool." Liam and his brother Noel, who split in 2009 prompted by a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival, confirmed their long-awaited Oasis reunion in August 2024. The band will first take to the stage for two performances at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4. The UK and Ireland tour will also visit Manchester's Heaton Park, London's Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park throughout July, August and September.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Liam Gallagher reveals he'll perform with Noel for first time in SIXTEEN YEARS tomorrow as Oasis reunite ahead of tour
IT'S THE tour that Oasis fans around the world have been waiting for, and now Liam Gallagher has revealed even more exciting news. The "mad for it" star, 52, has revealed he'll perform with brother Noel, 58, for first time in 16 years - TOMORROW. 5 The Gallagher brothers will reunite tomorrow and perform together for the first time in 16 years Credit: Instagram/Oasis 5 Liam revealed the exciting news about Oasis while chatting to fans Credit: Rex 5 Noel and Liam Gallagher have put differences aside to reunite Oasis - seen here in the 90s Credit: Getty The group's last gig was at V Festival that year, before The next month. Noel and the rest of the read more on oasis The singer revealed the news in a X/Twitter chat yesterday. One fan asked: "Happy Sunday man! Are you ready for rehearsals "There are only a few days left and you're joining the others?' To which Liam replied: "Yes Rasta D I'm in Tuesday to blow there minds [sic]." Most read in Music Another fan asked whether the Wonderwall singer was "excited" to begin rehearsals, to which Liam replied: "Can't wait." REAL REASON FOR REUNION This latest exciting news comes just days after The Sun revealed the Inside Noel & Liam Gallagher's first Oasis show in 16 years at surprise venue where they enraged neighbour According to our sources, Noel's eldest daughter The model, who is from Noel's first marriage to The 25-year-old figured the An insider said: 'Anais was one of the biggest sources of comfort and support for Noel following his divorce . 5 Noel's daughter Anais was instrumental in helping the band get back together Credit: Getty "She was the one that was helping him get back on his feet and return to doing things he loved that had fallen by the wayside. 'Over the years, Noel had offered an olive branch to Liam, but he'd never taken it up. 'Anais could tell her dad really wanted both his brothers, Liam and Paul, by his side after the split so was determined to get them back in touch. 'She gets on great with Liam's sons Oasis - The Gallagher Feud Timeline Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have a long history of ongoing fights - both physical and verbal - here's the full history of the band and what they've said to each other. 1991 - Liam Gallagher forms Oasis with Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll, later asking Noel to join. 1993 - The band sign to Creation Records and start work on their debut album. August 1994 - Oasis shoot to fame with their debut album, Definitely Maybe, with tracks including Rock n Roll Star, Live Forever and Supersonic. It's one of the fastest selling debuts ever for a British band. September 1994 - Noel temporarily leaves the band's tour after Liam smacks him in the face with a tambourine on stage in Los Angeles. 1995 - The band release their second album, (What's The Story) Morning Glory? which features Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger, and Champagne Supernova. 1996 - Liam is forced to sit out a leg of tour shows due to laryngitis, but causes chaos when he was filmed heckling his brother from a balcony while a taping of MTV Unplugged. 2000 - Noel quits the band temporarily for a second time when, while partying in Barcelona, Liam riles Noel by questioning if his daughter, Anais, is actually his. The pair get into a fist fight. 2005 - Noel tells Q Magazine that he's 'never forgiven' Liam for his comments about Anais and he's 'never apologised. He tells the mag: "He's my brother. I hope he's reading this and realises that. He's my brother but he's at arm's length until he apologises for what he's done." 2009 - Noel admits in an interview with Q that he 'doesn't like Liam', branding him "rude, arrogant, intimidating, and lazy". "He's the angriest man you'll ever meet," he added. "He's like a man with a fork in a world of soup.' Liam later retaliates and tells NME: 'It takes more than blood to be my brother. He doesn't like me and I don't like him.' August 23, 2009 - Oasis pull out of a headline slot at V Festival in the UK due to Liam having laryngitis. August 28, 2009 - Ahead of the Rock en Seine festival, Noel and Liam get into another fight, during which time Liam breaks one of Noel's guitars after "waving it like an axe" according to Noel. August 28, 2009 - Noel quits the band for the third and final time, saying in a statement: "It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer." 2010 - Oasis win 'best album of the last 30 years' at the Brit Awards for (What's the Story) Morning Glory. Liam picks up the gong, and thanks everyone except Noel. He later says this was misinterpreted as a dig. 2011 - Liam tries to sue Noel after he claims in the interview they cancelled their V Festival performance due to Liam being hungover. Liam disputed it said the comment "questioned my professionalism". He later apologised and the lawsuit was dropped. 2011 - Noel admits regrets at quitting before the Paris gig, telling Absolute Radio and admits if he did "we may never have split up." 2011 - 2014 - Liam and the other bandmates continue under new name, Beady Eye, while Noel forms new band, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. 2015 - After years of jabs online, especially through media and Twitter, Liam teases he's buried the hatchet with Noel by sharing an All Areas pass from a High Flying Birds gig. However, the fight would recommence two months later after Noel publicly dismissed suggestion Oasis would reunite for Glastonbury 2016. 2017 - Liam performs at Manchester's One Love concert after the bombing at Ariana Grande's show, with Don't Look Back In Anger becoming a unifying anthem for the incident. He then slams Noel for not attending. Noel later tells Sunday Times: "Young music fan were slaughtered, and he, twice, takes it somewhere to be about him. He needs to see somebody.' 2018 - Liam suggests a reunion for the 2018 World Cup on Twitter, writing: 'let's get the big O back together and stop f***ing about the drinks are on me'. When it fell on deaf ears, he added: "I'll take that as a NO then." 2019 - Noel speaks out after Liam sends 'threatening messages' to Anais after a comment made about then wife Sara McDonald. Liam later apologises publicly to Anais. 2020 - Liam urges Noel to reunite for a one-off charity gig. 'They said they thought he would be receptive, so she then asked Liam to reach out to his brother to lend support. 'Liam's always wanted Oasis back together so he got in touch.' The source said: 'It was all very slow-going behind the scenes to get the brothers talking again. 'Anais spending so much time with her dad allowed her to realise how much he missed his brother, despite the jibes they both made. 'It enabled her to plant the idea of a reconciliation on both sides. Thanks to her close relationship with Liam, she was able to call him. 'She worked hard to make sure they didn't look back in anger, if you like. 'Once Liam called Noel, the rest was left up to them.' The Gallagher brothers The 5 Oasis first burst onto the scene in the early 90s Credit: Alamy
Rhyl Journal
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
PICTURES: Thousands attend funeral of Mike Peters in Dyserth
Fans and friends travelled from all over the world on Thursday, May 29 to celebrate Mike's life, with tears and laughter inside and outside the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan. Mike's wife Jules and sons Dylan, 21, and Evan, 18, were applauded by fans as they walked into the church. The crowd parted to allow the family to walk through. Jules clutched a single red rose and his Evan carried his father's ashes. Visibly moved by fans, Jules blew a kiss to the crowd. During the two-hour service, which was shown on a big screen outside the church, emotional tributes were paid to The Alarm frontman, who died aged 66 from blood cancer on April 29. Evan Peters (centre), carrying his father's casket as friends, family and fans gathered in Dyserth (Image: Sports Pictures Cymru/Jules Peters/PA Wire) The service included reflections, readings, and music. Rhys Meirion delivered a beautiful rendition of the Welsh song Anfonaf Angel. Rhys, who himself is being treated for cancer, had undergone an operation just 10 days ago. Evan performed Wonderwall, a song he and his father had often played together. Billy Duffy, from The Cult and Coloursound, performed Fade In Fade Out Fade Away, along with the vocals by Mike. Bruce and Jamie Watson, of Big Country, performed 'Fragile Thing' and Dafydd Iwan - 'Yma o Hyd'. Around 150 guests attended the service inside the church, including James Chippendale, the co-founder of charity, Love Hope Strength, which aims to raise awareness and funds for those fighting cancer. About 150 invited guests attended the service inside the church (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) After the service, James said the celebration was 'very, very Mike Peters'. Fans, which had come from all corners of the world - Cardiff, Derbyshire, the Netherlands and even as far as Bahrain in the Middle East, put their arms around each other and wiped away tears during the moving ceremony as family members and long-term friends paid tribute to Mike. Jules warmly talks about her husband as she takes to the stand (Image: Screenshot - Funeral of Michael Leslie Peters MBE) Jules bravely took the stand to talk about her husband. She said: "Michael Peters certainly never saw this day coming and I'm really happy to report that right through to the end Mike felt confident he would get through all of this. Why wouldn't he? He always got through it. He felt he would transform to the next life of immunotherapy and Epcoritamab." Waterfall Street was closed between 10am and 6pm. Thousands of fans gathered to pay tribute and to support Mike's family (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Jules admitted that the last year, since Mike developed Richter's Syndrome, where his Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) changed into an aggressive fast-growing lymphoma, had been "tough". "But Mike was tougher," she said. "We enjoyed one of our best years ever, living life to the full." Jules added: "How do we all transform without Mike in our lives? I used to ask him outright at various time through our married life, since 1988, and how wonderful is that by the way, 39 incredible years I've had with Michael Peters. [I'd say] 'Michael Peters, how will I ever live life without you in it?' And he just used to smile, 'Trixie Dixie' - that was his nickname for me, 'everything is going to be fine.' And you know what, he was right, we will all be fine, because we keep on living and we keep on loving for Mike. Rachel Knol from the Netherlands and Andi Badge. Andi was Mike's Lighting Engineer for 15 Years (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) "'Just remember Trixie', he would say more recently. 'I'll just be in the other room'." Happy memories were shared by Eddie Macdonald of The Alarm, Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats, Andrew Foley-Jones, Mike's brother-in-law and Andy Labrow, The Alarm's Tour Manager, who encouraged crowds to do a 'minute of noise' for Mike. Lifelong friend Alex Coletti, Dylan's godfather and creator of MTV unplugged, became tearful as he shared memories of Mike sharing his vitamins with him while he was fighting cancer, as they both reached Everest base camp. Billy Duffy shares memories of Mike Peters before playing along to Fade In Fade Out Fade Away. (Image: The Alarm / YouTube) He said: "This is a celebration, this is not a defeat. Mike didn't lose to cancer. Mike beat cancer for 30 years." He added: "Don't let Mike's memory fade." Family friend Sean Taylor, founder of Zip World, joked he was giving a "speed eulogy" with his three-minute time slot. In the morning as fans started to arrive. Fans congregated by the big screen in front of the church. A musical tribute for Mike was screened prior to the service (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) "Mike, the most positive guy I've ever met in my life," he said. "The last 12 months have been particularly hard, in and out of The Christie Hospital. "I got a text from Mike 'can you come and have a chat with me.'" Sean, who said one of his biggest regrets was not telling Mike he loved him, recalled received a big hug from Jules and Mike was sitting in the chair. "It was very hard for him to get out the chair," Sean said. "He wasn't well and he said to me, 'I've got a plan. I want to do this concert next year in Cardiff Castle. I want every artist. They may not all come, but I want to invite every artist I've played with, all for charity. In June I'm playing with Simple Minds and the Sex Pistols.' And I'm looking at him and I'm looking at Jules thinking 'is this for real?' But his positivity, you get sucked in and you start believing." Sean Taylor talks about Mike's positivity (Image: The Alarm / YouTube) He reiterated that Mike "honestly thought he was going to get through this". All those who paid tribute said how positive Mike was, how Mike kept showing up, how he never let fame go to his head, how he inspired so many, how he wanted to live and valued life. More than 7,000 people, who couldn't attend the funeral in person, watched the live stream of the service on The Alarm's YouTube channel. The order of service (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Many said they had goosebumps when they saw a small bird perch on Mike's guitar in the church during the service. Rev Gregor Lachlann-Waddell, the vicar at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan said: 'The celebration we carefully curated befits a man whose life was marked by music, resilience, and unwavering hope. MORE NEWS: Rhyl mum and daughter create detailed post box topper in tribute to Mike Peters MIKE PETERS: Alarm Frontman leaves fans with hauntingly beautiful song 'I was made for loving him': Jules Peters pens beautiful tribute to 'true love' Mike "While staying true to his Welsh roots, Mike found global fame, and the people who have come to celebrate his life today, many travelling thousands of miles, are reflective of the remarkable life he carved for himself and his family.' Evan Peters walks to the graveyard carrying his fathers' casket (Image: Stuart Ling/Jules Peters/PA Wire) Mike, who was made an MBE in 2019 for voluntary services to cancer care in North Wales and abroad, supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. He first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with The Alarm with hits including 68 Guns and Strength. The artist was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) at the age of 36. He underwent numerous drug treatments, rounds of chemotherapy and tried experimental therapy to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, Mike noticed that a lump in his neck had appeared overnight and doctors quickly realised the star had developed Richter's syndrome. He underwent treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester prior to his death. The Interment of Mike's Ashes was held in St Bridget's Church Yard. Crowds outside the church fell silent and paused whilst the private committal took place.
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
PICTURES: Thousands attend funeral of Mike Peters in Dyserth
Fans and friends travelled from all over the world on Thursday, May 29 to celebrate Mike's life, with tears and laughter inside and outside the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan. Mike's wife Jules and sons Dylan, 21, and Evan, 18, were applauded by fans as they walked into the church. The crowd parted to allow the family to walk through. Jules clutched a single red rose and his Evan carried his father's ashes. Visibly moved by fans, Jules blew a kiss to the crowd. During the two-hour service, which was shown on a big screen outside the church, emotional tributes were paid to The Alarm frontman, who died aged 66 from blood cancer on April 29. Evan Peters (centre), carrying his father's casket as friends, family and fans gathered in Dyserth (Image: Sports Pictures Cymru/Jules Peters/PA Wire) The service included reflections, readings, and music. Rhys Meirion delivered a beautiful rendition of the Welsh song Anfonaf Angel. Rhys, who himself is being treated for cancer, had undergone an operation just 10 days ago. Evan performed Wonderwall, a song he and his father had often played together. Billy Duffy, from The Cult and Coloursound, performed Fade In Fade Out Fade Away, along with the vocals by Mike. Bruce and Jamie Watson, of Big Country, performed 'Fragile Thing' and Dafydd Iwan - 'Yma o Hyd'. Around 150 guests attended the service inside the church, including James Chippendale, the co-founder of charity, Love Hope Strength, which aims to raise awareness and funds for those fighting cancer. About 150 invited guests attended the service inside the church (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) After the service, James said the celebration was 'very, very Mike Peters'. Fans, which had come from all corners of the world - Cardiff, Derbyshire, the Netherlands and even as far as Bahrain in the Middle East, put their arms around each other and wiped away tears during the moving ceremony as family members and long-term friends paid tribute to Mike. Jules warmly talks about her husband as she takes to the stand (Image: Screenshot - Funeral of Michael Leslie Peters MBE) Jules bravely took the stand to talk about her husband. She said: "Michael Peters certainly never saw this day coming and I'm really happy to report that right through to the end Mike felt confident he would get through all of this. Why wouldn't he? He always got through it. He felt he would transform to the next life of immunotherapy and Epcoritamab." Waterfall Street was closed between 10am and 6pm. Thousands of fans gathered to pay tribute and to support Mike's family (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Jules admitted that the last year, since Mike developed Richter's Syndrome, where his Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) changed into an aggressive fast-growing lymphoma, had been "tough". "But Mike was tougher," she said. "We enjoyed one of our best years ever, living life to the full." Jules added: "How do we all transform without Mike in our lives? I used to ask him outright at various time through our married life, since 1988, and how wonderful is that by the way, 39 incredible years I've had with Michael Peters. [I'd say] 'Michael Peters, how will I ever live life without you in it?' And he just used to smile, 'Trixie Dixie' - that was his nickname for me, 'everything is going to be fine.' And you know what, he was right, we will all be fine, because we keep on living and we keep on loving for Mike. Rachel Knol from the Netherlands and Andi Badge. Andi was Mike's Lighting Engineer for 15 Years (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) "'Just remember Trixie', he would say more recently. 'I'll just be in the other room'." Happy memories were shared by Eddie Macdonald of The Alarm, Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats, Andrew Foley-Jones, Mike's brother-in-law and Andy Labrow, The Alarm's Tour Manager, who encouraged crowds to do a 'minute of noise' for Mike. Lifelong friend Alex Coletti, Dylan's godfather and creator of MTV unplugged, became tearful as he shared memories of Mike sharing his vitamins with him while he was fighting cancer, as they both reached Everest base camp. Billy Duffy shares memories of Mike Peters before playing along to Fade In Fade Out Fade Away. (Image: The Alarm / YouTube) He said: "This is a celebration, this is not a defeat. Mike didn't lose to cancer. Mike beat cancer for 30 years." He added: "Don't let Mike's memory fade." Family friend Sean Taylor, founder of Zip World, joked he was giving a "speed eulogy" with his three-minute time slot. In the morning as fans started to arrive. Fans congregated by the big screen in front of the church. A musical tribute for Mike was screened prior to the service (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) "Mike, the most positive guy I've ever met in my life," he said. "The last 12 months have been particularly hard, in and out of The Christie Hospital. "I got a text from Mike 'can you come and have a chat with me.'" Sean, who said one of his biggest regrets was not telling Mike he loved him, recalled received a big hug from Jules and Mike was sitting in the chair. "It was very hard for him to get out the chair," Sean said. "He wasn't well and he said to me, 'I've got a plan. I want to do this concert next year in Cardiff Castle. I want every artist. They may not all come, but I want to invite every artist I've played with, all for charity. In June I'm playing with Simple Minds and the Sex Pistols.' And I'm looking at him and I'm looking at Jules thinking 'is this for real?' But his positivity, you get sucked in and you start believing." Sean Taylor talks about Mike's positivity (Image: The Alarm / YouTube) He reiterated that Mike "honestly thought he was going to get through this". All those who paid tribute said how positive Mike was, how Mike kept showing up, how he never let fame go to his head, how he inspired so many, how he wanted to live and valued life. More than 7,000 people, who couldn't attend the funeral in person, watched the live stream of the service on The Alarm's YouTube channel. The order of service (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Many said they had goosebumps when they saw a small bird perch on Mike's guitar in the church during the service. Rev Gregor Lachlann-Waddell, the vicar at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan said: 'The celebration we carefully curated befits a man whose life was marked by music, resilience, and unwavering hope. MORE NEWS: Rhyl mum and daughter create detailed post box topper in tribute to Mike Peters MIKE PETERS: Alarm Frontman leaves fans with hauntingly beautiful song 'I was made for loving him': Jules Peters pens beautiful tribute to 'true love' Mike "While staying true to his Welsh roots, Mike found global fame, and the people who have come to celebrate his life today, many travelling thousands of miles, are reflective of the remarkable life he carved for himself and his family.' Evan Peters walks to the graveyard carrying his fathers' casket (Image: Stuart Ling/Jules Peters/PA Wire) Mike, who was made an MBE in 2019 for voluntary services to cancer care in North Wales and abroad, supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. He first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with The Alarm with hits including 68 Guns and Strength. The artist was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) at the age of 36. He underwent numerous drug treatments, rounds of chemotherapy and tried experimental therapy to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, Mike noticed that a lump in his neck had appeared overnight and doctors quickly realised the star had developed Richter's syndrome. He underwent treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester prior to his death. The Interment of Mike's Ashes was held in St Bridget's Church Yard. Crowds outside the church fell silent and paused whilst the private committal took place.
