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| |  The Almighty
Release Date: 3rd January 2006
A YEAR after being diagnosed with life-threatening leukaemia, former Scottish rock star Floyd London and his fellow band members from ‘The Almighty’ have reformed to hold two benefit shows this week in aid of Leukaemia Research.
Floyd, 39, bassist in the band which made a big impact on the British rock scene, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in September 2004 and has undergone intensive chemotherapy since.
“The past year has been a rollercoaster of a ride, but I’m fighting back,” says Floyd, who is originally from Strathaven, near Glasgow. “When I was in remission, but still hospital bound, I had time to think about the disease, which I was determined to defeat. Not many people know that around 2,000 people are diagnosed with this type of leukaemia each year and we still don’t know why.
“I wanted to do something to help and raise money for Leukaemia Research so they can keep funding research to save lives like mine every day. So much more work is needed; I was lucky enough in that my cancer responded to the treatment – but some people aren’t so lucky.”
The Almighty’s ambition to prove themselves and pure hard graft made them one of the top rock groups in the 1990s. They went on to have ten top 40 singles, three top 40 albums and even an appearance on Top of the Pops.
“When I got the news of Floyd’s diagnosis I was shocked,” says Ricky Warwick, who was the front man of the band. “When the idea of reforming for a special concert for charity was suggested, we thought why not! It took a second to say yes as pretty much everyone knows somebody who has been affected by cancer and how terrible a disease it is.”
Two charity concerts are taking place in January 2006 – at the Garage in Glasgow on 5th and then Mean Fiddler in London on the 6th. The Almighty will be supported by upcoming band, ‘Tokyo Dragons’, who have supported legends Status Quo and have been tipped as the band to watch out for in 2006. For details on the gigs and ticket information, log onto www.thealmighty.co.uk.
“I’ve got to stay in remission for another four years before the all-clear,” adds Floyd. “I have a good chance of beating this blood cancer, but in the meantime along with the support of the rest of the band and friends, we will to do as much as possible for Leukaemia Research.”
To make a donation to 'The Almighty Fund' and/or purchase a limited edition “The Almighty – Welcome to Defiance” wristband, visit www.justgiving.com/almightyfund.
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