Undoubtably one of the best drummers to come out of the North West, passed away on Wednesday 5/12/07 peacefully at home.

Alan was a very quiet unassuming guy who will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Jennifer & daughter Nicky.

Rest in peace Alan.

Brian Higham

John Lee

Brian Garnett

Also from anyone on Manchester Beat who were lucky enough to meet this great stick & skin man.

The funeral is 2 o'clock at St Anne's (nr Blackpool) crematorium next Thursday 13/12/07.