was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. This led him to require surgery wherein the surgeons had to block a nerve near the optic nerve. Despite what would appear to be a full recovery, he lost his peripheral vision on the left side of both eyes. Although the aneurysm meant that he had to suspend all work for nearly five years, he eventually resumed touring in 2006. References BBC Radio 4 Extra – Loose Ends with Clive Anderson – 15 October 2012. Source of information – Karl Wallinger himself 1957 births Living people The Waterboys members Welsh singer-songwriters Welsh multi-instrumentalists Welsh record producers People from Prestatyn People educated at Charterhouse School World Party members