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Follow on Google News | Marathon Running Ex-Mod Grandfather Realises Musical Dream after Brain TumourJames Pearce was once an apprentice upholsterer before becoming a Mod who rode a Lambretta Zoo SXSpecial and a keen marathon runner. In 2011 he had a massive tumour removed from the base of his skull and has since performed and recorded two albums.
By: Matchbox Recordings Guitarist Although a self-declared failed guitarist, James took to singing and ran a karaoke night with his brother John, whom James claims is the better singer. This resulted in James recording an album of covers of his favourite songs such as Johnny Duncan’s ‘Last Train to San Fernando’. In 2009 James penned his first song: “She Came Walking”. Performers Happily married with two children, James is now a grandfather, which seems to be all the rage amongst Glastonbury’ James’ life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with a large brain tumour in the base of his skull, but this was successfully removed in 2011 by his hero and surgeon Richard Kerr. While in hospital, James first heard about Headway Oxfordshire, which supports change to people’s lives after a brain injury. Fitness As a passionate marathon runner, Headway Oxfordshire inspired James to regain his fitness after his surgery, to run the Snowdonia Marathon in aid of the charity. James also narrated a CD to celebrate the charity’s 25th anniversary. His recovery spurred James on to conquer the guitar in order to record another album of covers called Ruby - Driving for Miles. Functions Since then, James has written two albums called ‘Nearly a Life’ and ‘I'm Nobody’s Hero’, which he has performed live at festivals and private functions. The album ‘Nearly a Life’ will be released by Matchbox Recordings on 7 July 2014 with distribution from Universal Music Operations. James Pearce's video of his first self-penned song: "Picture of Me":https://www.youtube.com/ End
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