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By Adrian Murphy, Coventry Observer
SUSPENDED
heart surgeon Dr Raj Mattu will swop his
stethoscope for a microphone next month when he
sings at the city’s Jailhouse venue.
Dr
Mattu will sing at the Much Park Street pub on
Friday, September 5 at a gig which also includes
former Selecter singer Pauline Black on the
bill.
Dr Mattu, who was suspended from
Walsgrave Hospital in February 2002 over bullying
allegations, was asked to perform at the gig by
The Dr Raj Mattu Reinstatement Band, a group of
city-based musicians.
“It has been a long
time since I have sung live so I am really looking
forward to it,” Dr Mattu told The
Observer.
“I used to sing when I was a
student in London and this is great honour to be
asked to perform again.”
Brian King, chairman
of the Dr Raj Mattu Reinstatement Committee, said
the gig was a chance to highlight the suspended
surgeon’s plight.
“This will be a
tremendous occasion,” he added.
“It will also
be a chance to support Raj.”
Tickets for
the gig cost £10 and are available from Brian King
on 07836 622725 or Jim Brady at The Jailhouse on
7622 1274.
