Local music historian and 2-Tone guru Pete Chambers has been recognised for his voluntary service to music in the city with the award of a British Empire Medal in this year’s New Year’s Honours.

Pete, who has written the Telegraph’s regular Backbeat column for more than a decade, is also curator at Coventry Music Museum. He’s also a top bloke who has given me a ton of support for my original music this year, most recently with a mention in his “Review of 2015” column in the Telegraph. So – congratulations Pete, it’s an honour that’s well deserved.

Source: Music guru, school workers and D-Day veteran named in New Year’s Honours List – Coventry Telegraph