Wrexham band, The Hit Parade, charity concert in memory of friend

The band The Hit Parade, is made up of popular Wrexham musician Luke Gallagher, along with Steve Jones, Mike Revill, Tom Barnes, Dale Lloyd and Stuart Wojdyta.

The band got it's name after the Paul Weller album that is an encapsulation of all three eras of his career. 

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The charity concert took place on Saturday April 1, at Brymbo sports and social complex playing the music of The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller. 

The event was organised in memory of Luke's dear friend Terry “Tekka” Bailey who sadly passed away in 2021. 

Luke Gallagher with dear friend Terry Bailey (Image: Luke Gallagher)

Terry was an avid fan of his icon Paul Weller and regularly wore his favourite t-shirt with the singers face on it. 

The event raised a total of £2,071 for Jackson's animal rescue, a charity that was chosen by the Bailey family due to Terry's love of animals. 

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Speaking to the Leader after the event, Luke Gallagher said: “The support for this show and the turnout blew us all away. We’re all still thrilled by the reception and the result for the chosen charity.

"We are so grateful to everyone and we send our biggest thanks. Above all, I hope we did you proud Terry and I miss you so much, I hope this night reminded you of how loved and missed you are.”

Steve Jones, Mike Revill, Tom Barnes and Dale Lloyd and Stuart Wojdyta on DJ duties and Luke Gallagher (Image: Grace Wood Photography)

Carol Williams, Terry’s sister, said: “This night wouldn’t have been possible with out luke and we really couldn’t have thought of a better way to remember Terry massive thank you to everyone that supported this night.”

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Luke has a proud history of philanthropic activity throughout his music career and in December of last year put on a gig for free at Yellow and Blue in Wrexham. 

The charitable Wrexham singer also performed a variety of other gigs throughout December with proceeds going to the charity Yellow and Blue. 

Commenting at the time, Pete Humphreys of Yellow and Blue, said, “It’s a very generous act by Luke and I know he has a lot of followers who will do their best to support him both before and at the event.”