An anonymous person writes:
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
Monday. 8th of September 2008
Magazine : 2009
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, Manchester
on February 14th. Tickets are released next Monday, the 15th of September,
from the box offices and usual suspects.
> The Forum / 0844 847 2405 / www.kentishtownforum.com
> The Academy / 0161 832 1111 / www.ticketline.co.uk
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 and 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.
www.myspace.com/magazineofficial
