ThisIsSouthWales: Battle for top spot to honour bandmate
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Battle for top spot to honour bandmate
They will release Former Mining Town, from their critically acclaimed debut album, next week in memory of the much- loved drummer.
The former Stereophonic was found dead at his home in Aberdare on June 7 — the day his band were to issue their debut album.
But the hard-rockers and his long-term partner and agent Rachel Jones decided to pull the song at the 11th hour — because they didn’t want to appear to cash in from the tragedy.
After being given time and space to mourn, they are ready to make the ultimate gesture of their love for Cable by releasing a single in aid of the sticksman’s two favourite charities.
Llanelli-born Rachel, 33, said: “The messages of support we have had from people had been truly unbelievable. They have all been asking ‘what can we do to help?’ Now they can by buying this single.
“We want to get this song to number one to pay tribute to Stuart and help out two causes he was very passionate about.
“This song is basically a tremendous gesture of love — and we’re asking everyone from Wales to do this for Stu.”
Cable’s death came just as Killing For Company had begun to make headway in the music industry.
Bonded
The five-piece — completed by former Sheershock Revival members Steve Williams and Andy Williams, singer Greg Jones and guitarist Richie King — had secured a record deal and worked extensively on their debut album The Lost Art Of Deception.
Swansea-born bass player Steve, 37, said: “We recorded it in Newcastle, and were living with each other in a house up there.
“We bonded really well, and Stuart said it was the most enjoyable and easiest album he had made. I think it shows in the recording, because his drumming was phenomenal.”
The band then went out on a UK tour supporting The Alarm, and were also booked to play Britain’s biggest rock festival Download.
But six days before the band’s biggest show to date, the music world went into mourning as news of Cable’s passing broke.
Lead vocalist Greg, 37, said: “That day we were due to release Born Yesterday. But we decided to pull it at the last minute. It just didn’t feel right to release that song after what had happened. And we did not want people to think we were cashing in.”
Over the next few weeks, the band began a painstaking soul- searching mission to decide whether to carry on or call it quits.
“Stuart loved this band immensely,” added Greg. “He was so proud of it and told us that this was the next chapter in his life.
“As clichéd as it may sound, we knew we had to carry on because it’s exactly what he would have wanted.”
Over the past fortnight, the band have had their first session without Cable, which took place at his home studio in Llwydcoed.
Steve said: “The issue of a finding a new drummer will take some time, but we will never be able to replace Stuart. He was like a brother to us.”
In the meantime, the band plan to give one-final “shout-out” to the star by releasing Former Mining Town — Cable’s favourite track by his new band.
The band are now calling on Post readers to download the song — and get the song to number one in the charts.
Proceeds from the song will be donated to The Teenage Cancer Trust and Ty Hafan.
Rachel added: “Every last penny from the sales will be donated to charity. Stu missed out on getting a number one single when he was alive. But I know he’d be over the moon if everyone in Wales helped get his band to number one and helped The Teenager Cancer Trust and Ty Hafan at the same time.”
Former Mining Town will be released as a download only single on Sunday, July 25 — and is available from all major online retailers as well as www.killingforcompany.com/stuart-cable
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