[LeatherTrumpet]

He died after a short illness from metastatic prostate cancer , this was confirmed by his manager on the 23rd October 2014






Born Bernard Jewry in the East End of London in 1942, his hits included My Coo Ca Choo, Jealous Mind and I Feel Like Buddy Holly.

He had recently been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer and died at home with his wife and family around him.

The former glam rock star had been due to release his first studio album in 30 years this autumn.

Once described as "the Godfather of British Rock 'n' Roll" by Rolling Stone Keith Richards, he made sporadic acting appearances in Hollyoaks, The Grimly's and Doctors.

He also appeared on stage in such musicals as Godspell, The Phantom of the Opera and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, in which he played the fearsome Child Catcher.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29741028

[kirklancaster]

Sad news. RIP Alvin.

[Kazanne]

Cancer is such a bitch of a disease.

[Kizzy]

I loved alvin as a kid

[Anaesthesia]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I loved alvin as a kid

I did too, I think he was my first crush!

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Anaesthesia

I did too, I think he was my first crush!

I think what he did is underrated in the context of 'pop' music - 'Jealous Mind' is brilliant.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Cancer is such a bitch of a disease.

It is. Virtually emptied my pockets for SUTC -- Just wish I could win the Euro Lottery to make a real donation.