The Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies at 66 after 30-year cancer battle

Musician Mike Peters, who also played with Bruce Springsteen, lived with blood cancer for 30 years, following his diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995. Photo: TNS

Mike Peters, the frontman of 1980s alternative rock group the Alarm, has died after a decadeslong battle with cancer. He was 66.

His death was confirmed in a statement from the group’s publicist on Tuesday. A memorial video was also posted on YouTube.