Elvis karaoke marathon in Bideford raises thousands for charity

Mr Stephens described Brockabilly as a very popular local music artist, who himself specialised in performing the music of Elvis Presley.

“He did shows throughout North Devon and did lots of charity events and weddings.

“Unfortunately he was diagnosed with cancer just before the November 2020 lockdown and suddenly passed away.

“So that meant we couldn’t make the funeral a proper send-off.”

After Mr Stephens completed the challenge, friends, family, and local musicians gathered for a “remembrance night of music” in honour of Brockabilly.

The money raised will help fund ChemoHero’s “box of kindness” scheme, which it gives to every chemotherapy patient at North Devon District Hospital.