Former soldier organises Help for Heroes gig

An ex-serviceman will be taking to the stage this weekend in an effort to raise funds foAn ex-serviceman will be taking to the stage this weekend in an effort to raise funds for Help for Heroes.

Kevin Hackett, a 52-year-old Falklands and Gulf War veteran, will be performing with his band Roxy Magic at the Armstrong Hall in Thornbury on Saturday June 19th, the Gazette reports.

Mr Hackett joined the Royal Logistics Corp in 1981 and served for almost 23 years.

He revealed the Help for Heroes charity is one that is very close to his heart.

Of the soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan, the musician said: "They are the next generation going through what I’m going through and people need to help them."

The band is a tribute act to Roxy Music and Mr Hackett used to often get told he reminded people of their frontman Bryan Ferry.

England football captain Steven Gerrard recently spoke of how touched he was when the national team received a video of support from soldiers battling in Afghanistan.

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Kevin Hackett, a 52-year-old Falklands and Gulf War veteran, will be performing with his band Roxy Magic at the Armstrong Hall in Thornbury on Saturday June 19th, the Gazette reports.

Mr Hackett joined the Royal Logistics Corp in 1981 and served for almost 23 years.

He revealed the Help for Heroes charity is one that is very close to his heart.

Of the soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan, the musician said: "They are the next generation going through what I’m going through and people need to help them."

The band is a tribute act to Roxy Music and Mr Hackett used to often get told he reminded people of their frontman Bryan Ferry.

England football captain Steven Gerrard recently spoke of how touched he was when the national team received a video of support from soldiers battling in Afghanistan.

Posted by Simon Williams