Paul Heaton puts ‘cash behind the bar’ at 60 pubs to mark 60th birthday

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Instead, Paul has now decided on the "next best way to celebrate” his big 6-0.The post featured a picture of the musician sipping a drink as he looked straight into the camera.He wrote: "To celebrate my 60th birthday (on Monday 9th May) I’d originally intended to do another bicycle tour, visiting & performing at 60 pubs across the UK & Ireland."However, due to recording delays caused by the pandemic, I’ve had to shelve these plans for the time being."Instead, I’ve decided that the next best way to celebrate this coming of age is to handpick 60 pubs across the UK & Ireland and put a given amount of money behind the bar of each one.“Then, both regulars and yourselves can enjoy a birthday drink on me (until the money runs out, or the bar runs dry!)"Paul went on to explain that his idea aimed to “bring people together” and also acknowledge those who have supported him throughout his career.He said: "The hope is to bring people together on the day, whilst recognising that many folk who bought my records or showed me support over the years, could do with a wee party, as we come out of Covid and hit potential financial struggles.“I’ll announce the full list of pubs and locations tomorrow, so if there’s one near you please head over on Monday, show your support and raise a toast to me on my birthday!"In a follow-up post, Paul prompted fans to share pictures of themselves having a toast in his honour.He penned: "It would be great to see photos of you all enjoying your free drinks and celebrations at each pub throughout the day!"Paul was born in Bromborough, Cheshire on May 9 in 1962.He formed the Housemartins in the early 1980s, with Stan Cullimore on guitar, Ted Key on bass and Hugh Whitaker on drums.The Housemartins released a.