Alan joined that band and was right in the middle of it.

BBC: Alan Hansen's column

The musician "reluctantly" retired in early 2012 after being diagnosed with lung cancer, but according to the Troggs' biographer Alan Clayson, he gave the band his blessing to go forward.

BBC: Obituary: The Troggs' Reg Presley

Police commissioner Alan Charles said the tax rate in the A band will increase by just under 2%.

BBC: Alan Charles

The former manager of the band Lindisfarne is calling for a memorial to lead singer Alan Hull in Newcastle.

BBC: Alan Hull: memorial mooted for Lindisfarne lead singer

The prime minister has to reconnect with the rebels - a band which includes eminent ex-Cabinet ministers, establishment stalwarts like Sir Alan Hazelhurst, and bright-eyed, upwardly-mobile new intake MPs, as well as the usual suspects - while repairing relations with the Lib Dems.

BBC: Reconciliation and rebuilding?

The band, featuring Stuart Wood, Eric Faulkner, Les McKeown and brothers Derek and Alan Longmuir, were best known for hits including Shang-A-Lang, Bye Bye Baby and Give a Little Love.

BBC: Ex-Rollers' boss faces abuse claims