Gateshead drummer praised by Boris Johnson for providing free music lessons for key workers David Green receives award and thank you from the Prime Minister for his online music academy initiative Get the latest North East What's On news delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A North East-born musician has received a special award and a letter from Boris Johnson for his efforts to boost mental health and help key workers.