Allen died of cancer in March, aged 77. Before his passing he sent a message to the latest incarnation of his band, saying: "I am 100% behind you and I wish you huge success in every way you decide to measure that success. At last I am free to let go of it. It is up to you guys to carry it into unknown heights and depths, far beyond anything I could ever imagine myself."

The band say in a statement: "When it became clear that Daevid wouldn't tour again, we all decided it was imperative that Gong continued. It was Daevid's passionate wish.