Chris moved to the UK with the band in 1986 and elected to stay on when the other members returned to New Zealand in 1990. Sheehan formed his own group The Starlings<\/strong> as well as playing with The Mutton Birds<\/strong> and Sisters Of Mercy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n He later moved to Spain with his wife and children where they run an animal shelter. Recently he posted the following on his facebook page and the news is worse than anyone could imagine.<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t justify any of my limited income to be spent on my own non-profit activities. Stage 4 metastatic nodular melanoma. Clinical trials and palliative treatment only. Wife terminally ill. Dozens of rescue animals. I don\u2019t own a computer anymore and would like a good laptop and software to see what comes out. I will not divert money from my family for selfish artistic urges. Maybe someone who enjoyed a Starlings record at some time is flush. Ta Chris\u201d.<\/i><\/p>\n The four founding members of the band have rallied to send funds to Chris and the family. The obvious thing was to play a show, to have friends, family and fans of the band come together and to help contribute to the family and in the hope that Chris can make another record.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nSHINE ON: The Chris Sheehan Fundraiser Tour<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
The Exponents with Special Guests<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
The Powerstation<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
Thursday 31 October<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
On Sale Friday 4th October $45 From Ticketmaster<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
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