Tragedy as Britain's Got Talent favourite and much-loved Manchester musician Will Read dies at 51
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMembers of the entertainment community have paid tribute to musician Will Read following his death. Read, from Macclesfield, sadly passed away at home on August 7, with his friend and brother by his side, following a battle with cancer, with loved ones wanting to share his achievements with others who may not have known him.
The well-known and popular musician, 51, was able to play a wide range of instruments, including the drums, as well as being a talented vocalist.
From an early age, he performed in a number of bands across Macclesfield, while still a student at Puss Bank Junior School. By the age of 13, Read had joined his father, Roger, and older brother, Tom, gigging regularly before taking his talent one step further and performing with many well-known bands. READ MORE: Threats against top lawyer, prison attacks and a brutal killing - the extraordinary traffic lights murder trial He played alongside local acts Take Five, Arthur Wakefield, Ronnie Darlington, Joint Effort, Grapevine, Manatees and Butterfly Jam.
He was also principal percussionist with Bollington Brass Band during some of its most successful times. But many will remember him for his time on Britain's Got Talent in 2012, with his comedy act of The Showbears, who stole the show with their sparkly sailor suits.
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