As the band pushed on, talk of a new album to follow "Primo" quickly became a reality, and the band decided to record what was to become "The Feelgood Factor" in Monnow Valley Studios in Wales. The usual "Let's crack on" Feelgood work ethic resulted in twelve excellent tracks, but as the band sat listening in approval to the fruits of their labour, Lee Brilleaux knew it was time to share the tragic news that was to have consequences for everyone. Unbeknown to them, Brilleaux had undergone hospital tests and, when no further doubt remained, had been diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, a cancer that attacks and spreads through the lymphatic system. Having broken the news to his bandmates, Brilleaux embarked on a grueling course of chemotherapy, whilst manager, Chris Fenwick took Dr Feelgood off the road, and booked no further engagements.

As both the treatment and the illness began to take their toll, Lee Brilleaux suggested that the band should do a gig at the Dr. Feelgood Music Bar on Canvey Island.
Although, initially reluctant due to the obvious deterioration in his friend’s condition, Fenwick eventually agreed that a "one-off" Dr. Feelgood show was a possibility, although the subsequent demand resulted in a two night event.

The events were recorded, and later released as the album "Down at the Doctors" which remains a great live album, memorable not only due to the high-octane performances of all present, but also the reaction of the audience. Although frail, Brilleaux took the stage and attacked his role with customary zeal and for many in the audience it must have seemed that his enthusiasm was an indication that things were on the mend.

Sadly however, for the man who had always played every performance as if it were his last�it was time to do just that.

As the lengthy applause dies from the last number, "Heart of the City" the repeated shout of "Brilleaux" swells, and soon becomes a unanimous chant, continuing for several minutes in what proved to a moving final salute to one of British R&B's best loved sons.

UK-based Rhythm 'n' Blues Group celebrate acclaimed second LP's 40th anniversary.

After the critical and public acclaim of Nine Below Zero's Live at the Marquee (1980) debut LP, the band kept the momentum going with 1981's Don't Point Your Finger. Produced by Glyn Johns, it was the band's first studio LP and featured the singles Three Times Enough, Helen and Ain't Comin' Back along with covers of Roy Head's Treat Her Right, Howlin' Wolf's Sugar Mama and Bobby Day's Rockin' Robin.

Nine Below Zero toured with The Who and The Kinks around the time of this LP and also appeared on The Old Grey Whistle Test, The Young Ones and The South Bank Show.

Nine Below Zero are still going strong and the band's most recent LP Avalanche came out in 2019 to critical acclaim.

Dennis Greaves - Vocals/Guitar
Mark Feltham - Harmonica/Vocals
Ben Willis - Bass
Sonny Greaves - Drums
Tom Monks - Keyboards
Charlie Austen - Vocals