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 Post subject: Magazine reunion shows
PostPosted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:08 pm 
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I hevn't been around for a while, so not sure if this has been covered eslewhere (had a look but couldn't see anything).

Anyway, very exciting news that Magazine are reforming for just two shows next year (February). London and Manchester. Tickets were supposed to be on sale next week, but I got mine today.

Official myspace page - http://www.myspace.com/magazineofficial (with Mr. Hawley as one of the top friends).

It'll be intetresting to see who steps up to the challenge of replacing John McGeoch. Rumours suggest it'll be a "name" Manchester guitarist. Johhny Marr? Vinni Riley? Can't really think of any other Manc guitarists who could be a match for McGeoch. Jonny Greenwood or Graham Coxon would be good. And what about the boss himself... fancy it Mr. H?


Magazine, one of Britain’s most influential bands, are to reform for just two concerts in February 2009. Original members Howard Devoto, Dave Formula, Barry Adamson and John Doyle are to be joined by an as yet unnamed guest guitarist, to walk in the not inconsiderable footsteps of the departed, and sadly missed, John McGeoch.

It is the first time Magazine have played live together since 1980. They are to play The Forum, London on February 13th & The Academy 1, Manchester on February 14th.

Enduringly credible, Magazine have always been the connoisseur’s choice and have been frequently name checked by some of the most gifted musicians of recent years including Radiohead, Morrissey, Jarvis Cocker, U2 & Maximo Park. This year, NME.com included Magazine in a poll as one of the most influential bands of all time.

Magazine’s front man, Howard Devoto co-formed Buzzcocks with Pete Shelley after the pair had seen The Sex Pistols in early 1976 and promoted the now legendary Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall gigs. Devoto left in 1977, after the seminal “Spiral Scratch” EP had been released, and created Magazine. Their first record was the post-Punk anthem “Shot By Both Sides”.

Four ground breaking albums later and the band had parted company, leaving behind an influential body of work which was re-released by Virgin EMI last year to critical acclaim.

The concerts are being staged in association with The Gig Cartel and wire—sound and will be recorded for possible release later in 2009.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:14 pm 
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There's a bit in Questions for Mr Hawley if its the same group anyhow.............


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Christ on a bike! Thanks for posting this, Simon.

Passed up three separate opportunities to see 'em live in 78-80. Better get me arse in gear this time. Just worry than no-one can adequately replace John McGeoch on guitar

Off to play Motorcade right now!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3oIQS_MYvk&feature=related

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