The parents of one of Sam Fender's band members have spoken to the Chronicle about the overwhelming pride they have for their son.
Saxophonist Johnny "Blue Hat" Davis is arguably the most recognisable of Sam Fender's band, other than Sam himself. And tonight, he'll take to the stage at St James' Park as part of Sam's homecoming gigs.
And he'll be doing it with his proud parents Duncan and Diane watching on. Ahead of the gig, they spoke to ChronicleLive and praised their "hardworking" son.