Sad to report the passing of Mike Peters, the frontman of The Alarm, who lost his 30-year battle with cancer on April 28th. Peters was diagnosed with lymphoma in 1995 and later with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. His journey was one of resilience. He continued to tour and record music through multiple relapses, undergoing experimental treatments while using his platform to raise awareness and funds to help others affected by cancer. 

Last April, just before embarking on a 50-date US tour, he was diagnosed with Richter’s Syndrome, an aggressive form of lymphoma, and despite extensive treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, including a clinical trial and innovative CAR-T therapy, doctors were unable to prevent the cancer progressing.

A voice of defiance and hope both on and off the stage, Peters first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with The Alarm, whose powerful anthems like “Sixty Eight Guns”, “Strength”, “Rain In The Summertime” and Sold Me Down The River” helped define a generation of alternative rock. Known for their rallying cries and heartfelt lyrics, The Alarm garnered a devoted international following, with Peters’ raw vocals and commanding stage presence at the heart of it all over a music career that spanned five decades.

Peters refused to let his illness silence him. Instead, he turned his fight into a mission to help others. Alongside his wife Jules, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a music-driven cancer charity that revolutionized awareness and action around stem cell donation. Through its innovative “Get On The List” campaigns has added over 250,000 people to the global stem cell registry and helped secure thousands of potential life-saving matches for patients worldwide. Born in Prestatyn, North Wales, Peters never forgot his roots, often performing in support of Welsh causes and championing the community spirit of his homeland. Peters was 66 years old. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jules (58), and their sons, Dylan (20) and Evan (18).

Anyone wishing to donate to the Love Hope Strength Foundation can do so via Love Hope Strength Foundation – JustGivingPeters HERE.  

Watch the Mike Peters Tribute 1959-2025 video HERE.