My partner, Roger Greenslade, who has died from lung cancer aged 55, was a painter, musician and sports coach an unusual combination, but he was passionate about all three. He was performing in the indie/electro pop band Raus when I met him, playing the guitar and piano, and performing lead vocals. Later on, having realised he was not going to be the next David Bowie, he became a full-time sports coach, but he was still performing with the band last year.
Roger was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, to Barbara, a pianist, and Albert, a draughtsman. He attended Wyke Manor school in Wyke, Bradford. The family business was butchery, and when he left school after his A-levels his grandfather offered him the chance to take over. He turned the offer down and announced his intention of moving to London to become a painter.