Welsh rocker laid to rest

ROCK star Stuart Cable was laid to rest yesterday to the raucous sound of high decibel heavy metal.

Up to 5,000 fans brought Aberdare, south Wales, to a standstill as they paid homage to a local boy.

Family and friends packed into St Elvan’s Church, in the centre of the valley town.

The 40-year-old former Stereophonics drummer died two weeks ago at his home in the nearby village of Llwydcoed. The results of toxicology tests, which may give an insight into the cause of Cable’s death, are still awaited.

Among the mourners were Stereophonics front man Kelly Jones, Cable’s childhood friend, comedian Rob Brydon and actor Rhys Ifans.