Alan Bailey has finally got his first tattoo – at the age of 78.
His body art was a souvenir of Hospice Rocks, a music extravaganza which raised £11,000 for East Cheshire Hospice.
The event, featuring five bands at Cinemac, was headlined by Macclesfield band Virginmarys.
The group’s original line up performed their album Kings of Conflict.
Alan with his tattoo.
Virginmarys featured on Alan’s tattoo, along with the Hospice sunflower and the name Mo.
His late wife Maureen, known as Mo, spent her final days at the Hospice in March. The couple were married for 53 years.
Son Stuart got the same tattoo, inked by friend Alex Wright, owner of Grindhouse Tattoo Productions on Church Street, Macclesfield.
The company kindly provided tattoos in lieu of a donation, raising £460.
Alan said: “The tattoo at the top of my arm was done on the day of the concert. It was Alex’s idea and it was brilliant that they donated all proceeds to the Hospice.
Maureen ‘Mo’ Bailey and Alan.
“I’m not sure what Mo would make of the tattoo – she’d probably tell me off.
“The bands were superb. It was generous of them all to give their time for charity and we had an amazing night.
“There was a fantastic atmosphere with music fans coming from Sweden, Germany and Croatia.
“We had to order extra t-shirts and raised more money than we expected. Thank you to everyone who supported us.”
The event was organised by Alan and Stuart who run Trackside Studios.