Welsh rocker Mike Peters died aged 66 after a decades long fight with blood cancer, and fans have travelled from near and far to attend The Alarm frontman’s funeral.
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00:00A funeral for Welsh rocker Mike Peters has been described as spot-on perfect by one of his closest friends and charity co-founders, as the singer was laid to rest in the village where he lived.
00:12Mike Peters, frontman of the Welsh band The Alarm, passed away on April 29th at the age of 66, after a long battle with blood cancer.
00:19Diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia more than 30 years ago, Peters continued to inspire fans and friends with his music and charity work.
00:27Around 150 guests gathered at the parish church of St. Bridget and St. Coyvan in Derseth, North Wales, with plenty more outside to celebrate his life.
00:36His wife Jules and their two sons were warmly applauded by those in attendance as they entered the church, with his youngest son carrying his ashes.
00:44James Chiptendale, who co-founded Peter's charity, Love, Hope, Strength, spoke about the service, describing it as very much reflecting Mike's personality.
00:52A little grungy, funny, emotional, with great music throughout.
00:55Outside the church, fans watched the service on big screens, singing along and applauding as musicians and friends paid tribute.
01:03Among those performing were Eddie McDonald's, Peter's longtime bandmate, and members of Big Country and The Cult.
01:09Several speakers shared personal memories, including producer Alex Coletti, who recalled Peter's generosity during a challenging trek to Everest Base Camp,
01:17and drummer Slim Jim Phantom, who reminisced about their early days together.
01:21Peter's wife Jules spoke of their 39 years together, describing their final year as one of their best, and thanked everyone who had travelled to pay their respects.
01:30Mike Peters rose to fame in the early 80s with the alarm and was awarded an MBE in 2019 for his work supporting cancer care.
01:37His influence on music and terrible causes leaves a lasting legacy on many.
01:41J.P. Watkins, reporting for Local TV.