Tributes have flooded in for a "Fazakerley legend" who will "always be remembered."
Singer-songwriter Owen Moran died earlier this week following a short illness.
The 62-year-old was the lead singer for 1980s band Cook da Books, a new wave band formed in Liverpool.
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He leaves behind his partner Angie, daughter Kenna and son Sean and his two grandchildren.
A series of touching messages have been left on social media for Owen following the news of his tragic death.
Kathleen Sloan said: "Great man was a pleasure to have known him. Always smiling, he would help anyone. He was a star but now a universe. Big heart so sad. RIP Owen sleep now out of pain xxxx."
Kalarena Thomason said: "Fazakerley legend so talented and one funny, genuine man to know who will always be remembered xx."
Stephen Kidd said: "Top lad much loved. Sad loss. Great character."
Kate Burgan said: "This is so sad. I used to work behind the bar in the Queens in Aintree and he was the regular Saturday & Sunday act! Always a laugh and kept everyone happy. Thinking of his family xx."
Kristine Mcdonald said: "Beautiful soul. RIP Owen."
Paul Rooney said: "Loved Owen to bits. Gutted."
Kerri Lymer said: "Great fella Owen was RIP mate. X"
Cook Da Books initially gained attention with their acclaimed and politically charged debut single Piggie in the Middle 8 about the Toxeth riots.
The band later went on to tour America and Europe and even had a number one single in France.
Sean, 32, said his dad was a musician "that got the recognition for his talent but not the rewards".
Speaking to the ECHO, Sean said: "Dad was a genuine, lovely man.
"I am not really on Facebook, but people have been sending me the comments and the amount times I saw the word legend, it was quite overwhelming.
"It made me proud to be his son. He will be missed by everyone.
"A musician that got the recognition for his talent but not the rewards. A Liverpool legend and will be loved and missed by many."
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