In Wales...
Jason Gregory
13:04 22nd June 2010

Stereophonics singer Kelly Jones attended the funeral of the band's former drummer Stuart Cable in Wales yesterday (June 21).

Cable, who died earlier this month, was remembered during an emotional service at St Elvan's Church in Aberdare.

Comedian Rob Brydon and actor Rhys Ifans were among mourners inside the church, while thousands of fans also lined the streets nearby.

The funeral included a performance from one of Cable's favourite band's High Voltage, who played AC/DC's 'Back in Black'.

Jones told the BBC that “no one else could get a send off like that”, adding: "It's hard to walk out crying when they are playing Back in Black."

Cable was found dead at his home in Llwydcoed on June 7.

The results of a post-mortem have been deferred pending the outcome of toxicology tests.

Stuart Cable - RIP

 

  • Stuart Cable (left) was born in Aberdare, Wales on May 19 1970. He lived on the same street as Kelly Jones (centre), with whom he formed Stereophonics in 1992.

  • Cable enjoyed a prolific career with the band, before he was sacked in 2003.

  • Stereophonics let the drummer go after he began to pursue a career in the media.

  • Following his departure, Cable’s career as a radio presenter blossomed, and he hosted shows for Kerrang, BBC Radio Wales and XFM South Wales.

  • Stuart Cable was found dead at his home in Aberdare on June 7 2010. He was 40.