The Strokes, Fatboy Slim and Leftfield headline Scottish bash

Calvin Harris, Plan B and Alphabeat already confirmed for the Skegness event

Reuters - The Specials, whose ska music heyday 30 years ago coincided with a grimly familiar backdrop of economic hardship and unemployment in Britain, are to embark on a 13-date reunion tour of the country.

The Beastie Boys announced details of their "Get Out and Vote" tour last week, including some dates (October 28, November 1-2) and such supporting acts as Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Norah Jones and Tenacious D. In an E-mail statement, the group explained, "This election is too important to stay at

Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple/Rainbow/Yngwie Malmsteen), bassist Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne), guitarist Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) and drummer Simon Wright (ACDC) will bring their band Big Noize to Iraq and Kuwait in September