Late Black Sabbath crewman inspires marathon run

Mike Clement worked with Black Sabbath for more than three decades

The family of a man who worked with rock group Black Sabbath for three decades are raising money for the hospice that cared for him in his final days.

Mike Clement from Bromyard, Herefordshire, was technician for the band's lead guitarist Tony Iommi.

In March 2022, Mr Clement suffered a significant brain injury and was left in a coma when he fell down a flight of stairs.

He was looked after by St Richard's Hospice, Worcester at the end of his life, and his son-in-law is set to run the London Marathon in April to raise funds for the charity.

Mr Clement's daughter Beth said he was kind and generous man

Mr Clement's daughter Beth said he and Mr Iommi had been "incredibly close," and the rock guitarist had been "an amazing support" to her.

She said her father's job in the music business "was really amazing.. he absolutely loved it and wouldn't have wanted to do anything else."

He had visited "every continent," and took her to concerts and recording studios.

In addition to working with Sabbath, Mr Clement also worked with Nick Mason and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and Motorhead, so "he was a well travelled man."

In his final days, he was moved from hospital in Coventry to the hospice, where she said the staff were "frankly angelic".

Ollie Davies said the care provided by the hospice was a "level above"

Her husband Ollie Davies, who is set to run the 26.2 miles in the capital, on 21 April, said he had been "lucky enough" to have known his father-in-law and to get to hear his stories.

The way the hospice had supported the family had been "truly incredible" and it "really means a lot" to be able to give something back, said Mr Davies from Bristol.

Mr Clement "was a tremendous guy, and this is such a worthwhile cause," he added.