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The legendary South London venue has been shut since December 2022 after a fatal crowd crush that left two people deadThe post The Smiths and Nirvana tribute bands re-open Brixton Academy: “The best venue in London” appeared first on NME.
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Rhino: Readies Two-Disc Smiths Set
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Rhino will release Hang the DJ: The Very Best of the Smiths, a one and two-CD collection of Smiths cuts, on October 7. While the standard version includes 23 of the band's greatest hits and fan favorites in chronological order, the bonus disc features B-sides, alternate versions ("This Charming
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The Cribs: to be joined by Johnny Marr at Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig
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The Smiths' Johnny Marr is set to join The Cribs for the whole of their set at the Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 Big Gig.
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The Smiths: and New Order stars unite for charity gig
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The Smiths' Andy Rourke, Peter Hook and Badly Drawn Boy united last night (February 23) for a special one-off performance.
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The Smiths: Members Reunite for Charity
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The Smiths' Andy Rourke, Peter Hook and Badly Drawn Boy united Sat night (February 23) for a special one-off performance.
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New Order: Smiths/ Stone Roses/ New Order supergroup recruit vocalist
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Freebass, the group consisting of The Smiths' Andy Rourke, New Order's Peter Hook and The Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani, have revealed their new singer.
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