Memorial service for Phil Easton at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral _460

And the Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan said: "I will carry his aura with me forever and in time the tears will turn to smiles because that’s the kind of guy he was."

Phil Collins, Phil Lynott, from Thin Lizzy, David Coverdale from Whitesnake and Bono were all among his friends after the DJ helped bring their records into the spotlight.

In the football section of the service, ex-Reds forward Ian St John had the audience laughing with tales of Phil’s pranks.

Mr St John said: "He loved matchdays at Anfield, he really looked forward to going out in front of 50,000 people and calling the teams."

A story was told of how Phil pinched the dressing room signs from the tunnel at the Ataturk stadium in Istanbul in 2005 and managed to smuggle them on the place and home to Merseyside.

The 80-minute tribute was drawn to a close with a track called The Journey performed by artist Chris De Burgh followed by a unison rendition of the Liverpool anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Chris told the audience: "I met Phil 30 years ago when he wore these big medallions on his hairy chest and we got on like a house on fire.

"When you lose a friend like this, part of you goes aswell."

The broadcasters’ son Dan, who was joined by his sister and mum Fran, finally told the congregation: "My dad was a man who could put you at ease. I never remember him wanting for anything apart from a cool beer and some sunshine."

After the service, many walked to The Cavern Club where a special brick bearing Phil’s name was placed in the famous Mathew Street Wall of Fame.

Phil Easton added to the Wall of Fame

A CROWD of 100 people gathered in the Beatles Quarter to see Phil's son Daniel and daughter Zoe lay the brick into position.

Phil's name now lies beneath Thin Lizzy's and just a couple of bricks away from John, Paul, George and Ringo's.

Daniel Easton, 23, said: "The people and bands that my dad is surrounded by on the Cavern Wall is quite impressive.

"It's very humbling to see the reaction following his death - it would have made him chuffed to bits to see.

"It's been a surreal day, but fantastic at the same time to see so many people come out to honour my dad."

Bill Heckle, from Cavern City Tours, said: "This is in recognition of how important Phil was to the music industry.

"He DJ-ed here many times. The bands always get the recognition, but a world class music city needs people who help and nurture them.

"Phil was one of these people and he will be sadly missed."

After the brick laying, friends, family and work colleagues went into the famous club for a drink.