The family of Mike Peters, the late singer of the Welsh rock band The Alarm, has invited fans to attend his funeral, set for May 29.
Peters died on April 29 after a decades-long battle with blood cancer. He was 66. His death was announced on the Alarm’s social media accounts.
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In a post on The Alarm’s Instagram account on Friday, May 9, his widow, Jules, and sons Dylan and Evan, invited “all” to attend his funeral at the Parish Church of St. Bridget and St. Cwyfan, in Dyseth, Rhyl, Wales.
“We invite you all to join us for the funeral of Michael Leslie Peters, MBE, to celebrate the life of our incredible musician, advocate, friend, inspiration and much loved husband, father, brother, uncle and son-in-law,” reads the post, which is accompanied by a photo of Peters with his wife and sons.
While the service is set to begin at 3 p.m., those planning to attend are encouraged to arrive at least an hour early.
“Seating inside the church is limited, but there will be ample space around the church grounds for everyone to gather, reflect, and pay tribute 🙏,” the post adds. “The Service Audio will be relayed outside for all to hear 📣”
The post also advises that there is no dress code and encourages fans to dress comfortably. “Camo, Alarm, Formal, Rock & Roll or Love Hope Strength attire. Come as you Are! ❤️,” the post declared, referencing some of Peters’ famed attire, his band and foundation.
Following the funeral, a celebration of Peters’ life with an evening of music will be held at The Red, a local pub “where he found so much happiness,” the post notes.
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Formed in 1977 as a punk band originally called The Toilets, The Alarm went on to success in the early ‘80s, opening for U2, a band whom they were often compared to with their stadium-ready rock anthems and uplifting lyrical themes.
Signed to the I.R.S. Records label, which was also home to The Go-Go’s and R.E.M., the Alarm soon became college radio favorites in the U.S. with songs like “The Stand,” “Sixty Eight Guns” and “Rain in the Summertime.” The band went on to headline its own tours as well as open for other acts, including Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
