Doncaster rocker John Parr made honorary member of iconic Welsh choir
He joins Sir Tom Jones and Price Albert of Monaco who are among its ranks
Doncaster rock star has been made an honorary member of a legendary Welsh male voice choir - joining the ranks of Sir Tom Jones and Price Albert of Monaco
The Grammy nominated recording artist, who lives in Sykehouse, has been made an honorary member of the legendary Treorchy Male Choir and joins a small list of notable honourees of the most recorded choir in history.
John’s BAFTA qualifying film, ‘A Pack of Five’ features the choir on its soundtrack.
He said: ‘This is a life memory for me to receive honorary membership of this wonderful choir who have also become treasured friends.”
John performed a special version of his global number one St Elmo’s Fire ( Man in Motion) with the choir at Cardiff Cathedral, celebrating the eightieth anniversary of their reformation at the end of World War Two.
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On November 10, as part of remembrance week ‘A Pack of Five’ is to be screened in the Houses of Parliament with many members of the house in attendance.
Inspired by the life of Welsh poet Hedd Wyn, the film depicts soldiers sharing memories and a smoke during WWI, promoting a message of peace.
The film has been received to great acclaim on the film festival circuit.