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Members of hit Scottish rock band receive honorary degrees

Deacon Blue members have received honorary degrees from a Scottish university

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29

Offord quoting Deacon Blue song ‘appals’ band

The Reform UK Scottish leader used the song as an analogy for his own life.

Evening Standard · Jan 27

Deacon Blue ‘appalled’ by Reform UK’s Scottish leader quoting their song lyrics

Exclusive: Band hit out at party’s ‘poisonous rhetoric’ after Malcolm Offord makes reference to Dignity during speech

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

Quick Facts About James Prime: Background, Cause of Death, Career Highlights

James Prime, founding member of Deacon Blue, has died. Here's what we know about his cause of death, music career, and lasting legacy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19, 2025

James Prime: Deacon Blue star dies following cancer battle

The Scottish group previously announced the keyboardist had been rushed to hospital

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Deacon blue keyboard player James Prime dies after short battle with cancer

The band had disclosed last week that the 64-year-old was seriously ill.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Deacon Blue's James Prime dead at 64, following brief cancer battle

James Prime has died following a "short struggle with cancer".

BANG Premier · Jun 19, 2025

Deacon Blue founding member James Prime dies aged 64

DEACON Blue band member James Prime has passed away aged 64, his band has announced

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025

Deacon Blue dealt a blow as James Prime is forced to quit band’s tour over serious illness

A social media update for fans has revealed Deacon Blue have been dealt a blow as James Prime has been forced to step back the band’s tour after falling seriously ill.

BANG Premier · Jun 12, 2025

‘Seriously ill’ Deacon Blue musician in intensive care after hospital dash

Band member has been temporarily replaced for the remainder of the year

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025