{"id":340,"date":"2010-06-14T16:53:48","date_gmt":"2010-06-14T16:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?340"},"modified":"2010-06-14T16:53:48","modified_gmt":"2010-06-14T16:53:48","slug":"former-soldier-organises-help-for-heroes-gig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/former-soldier-organises-help-for-heroes-gig\/","title":{"rendered":"Former soldier organises Help for Heroes gig"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Hackett joined the Royal Logistics Corp in 1981 and served for almost 23 years.<\/p>\n<p>He revealed the Help for Heroes charity is one that is very close to his heart.<\/p>\n<p>Of the soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan, the musician said: &quot;They are the next generation going through what I&rsquo;m going through and people need to help them.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Posted by Simon Williams<br><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ADNFCR-2867-ID-19835895-ADNFCR\" src=\"http:\/\/feeds.directnews.co.uk\/feedtrack\/justcopyright.gif?feedid=2867&amp;itemid=19835895\"\/> Help for Heroes.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Hackett joined the 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