Christians' gig tribute to first-aid heroes who saved drummer

A LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Hall audience gave a huge ovation to the first-aid heroes who saved the life of The Christians drummer Lionel Duke in the summer.

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The Liverpool band performed to a packed crowd on Thursday night as part of a double bill with The Blow Monkeys.

It was The Christians' first full live show in their home city since On The Waterfront in June, when Lionel suffered a cardiac arrest as the band supported Sting at the Pier Head festival.

Frontman Garry Christian noticed something wrong early on in the set when Lionel had collapsed over his drum kit, and immediately called for medical attention.