Born in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, Peters formed The Alarm in 1981, emerging from the punk scene. The band gained international success with hits like Sixty Eight Guns and albums such as Declaration, becoming one of the few Welsh bands to break into the U.S. market alongside names like Tom Jones and Bonnie Tyler. Peters’ dynamic live performances and collaborations with music legends including Bob Dylan, Queen, and U2 helped solidify his band’s reputation.
Beyond music, Peters was honored with an MBE in 2019 for his contributions to cancer care. Together with his wife Jules, herself a cancer survivor, he co-founded the Love Hope Strength Foundation, organizing fundraising treks to locations such as Mount Kilimanjaro and Snowdon. He famously held a concert at the “world’s highest” venue in the Himalayas, watched online by millions.
Throughout his life, Peters remained an advocate for cancer research, often speaking publicly about his personal battle. In 2025, his illness returned in the form of Richter syndrome, an aggressive type of lymphoma, which he faced with characteristic optimism.
Mike Peters’ legacy endures through his music, charitable work, and unwavering message to “stay alive and appreciate every second you’ve got.” Both on and off the stage, Peters embodied that spirit, inspiring countless fans and cancer survivors alike.