Peter Cunnah, the renowned pop star and hitmaker behind the iconic 1990s song 'Things Can Only Get Better', embarked on a profound personal journey after 50 years of searching for his birth father. This emotional quest began when Cunnah discovered he was adopted as a young boy, leaving him with a lifelong curiosity about his biological parents. Fast forward to the early 1990s, and Cunnah's life took a dramatic turn as he found fame and fortune with his band D:Ream. However, the price of the London party scene was steep, leading to a cocaine, ecstasy, and alcohol addiction, for which he is still in recovery. During this time, he also began uncovering secrets from his past. In 1991, Cunnah's adoptive mother received a letter from his birth mother, Ann McCrea, who poured out her emotions and requested a photograph. This pivotal moment led Cunnah to meet his birth mother, who revealed he had three half-brothers and one half-sister. But the search for his biological father proved more challenging. After learning his birth mother's name, Patrick Dusky, Cunnah struggled to find him, as Dusky used a stage name and was like a 'ghost'. However, his sister-in-law's detective work led them to Patrick Hanna's social media profile. Cunnah bravely reached out, but received no response. He then discovered that Hanna had another famous 90s musician as a son, Stuart Zender of Jamiroquai. Cunnah's persistence paid off when he finally connected with Hanna's daughter, Philippa Hanna, who suggested a DNA test to confirm their relationship. The results confirmed Cunnah as Hanna's son, and he finally met his biological father in Barnsley, Yorkshire. This emotional reunion brought closure to Cunnah's long-standing quest, and he now lives a complete life, knowing both the people who brought him into the world. He continues to make music, free from the grasp of drugs and alcohol, and has found happiness in his family life with his wife Ruth and youngest daughter Madeleine.
