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created Dec 15, 18.28Reunited, and it feels so good
The past couple of weeks have seen several bands reunite for a series of gigs next year.
The first was The Specials, whose reunion doesn't include founding member Jerry Dammers who just wanted to do one big stadium gig instead of a tour. Hopefully after the reformed 2 Tone legends split up for the second time they can reform Fun Boy Three instead of parting completely.
Dammers would probably have preferred the Blur route to reclaiming past glories. After inspiring the new generation of Brit Pop, Colchester's favourite sons are set to play two dates in London's Hyde Park and a couple of festivals (possibly).
It's hard to think of other notable bands from the 80s and 90s who are yet to reform – everyone from Ned's Atomic Dustbin to The Spice Girls has already done it. In light of the Blur and Specials announcements, rumours have begun about The Smiths and The Jam getting back together again. Although the last time the subject was raised with Paul Weller he said "me and my children would have to be destitute and starving in the gutter". Then again, times are hard and those X Box games aren't getting any cheaper.
When quizzed by Uncut magazine several years ago, Morrissey remarked "I would rather eat my own testicles than reform the Smiths, and that's saying something for a vegetarian." So in lieu of Quorn testicle replacement surgery that appears to be out of the question too.
Of your musical favourites no longer together who would you like to see reform for one final glorious tour? Or do you think reformed bands are a cheesy cash-in and never likely to be as good as the first time around?
Here are five we'd like to see:
Wham
OK, so George has quit from performing live but surely the chance to relive those golden summers of the early 80s with Andrew Ridgley would tempt him out of retirement. They might have to change the words to Young Guns though.
ABBA
Since the success of Mamma Mia the Swedish foursome are bigger than ever and selling more CDs than any contemporary pop band. At the premiere of the movie all four were photographed together for the first time in 22 years.
Nirvana
OK. There’s a major obstacle to reforming Nirvana but Dave Grohl has demonstrated in the past decade what an excellent frontman he is. A series of shows with Grohl singing Nirvana’s back catalogue alongside Krist Novoselic would be no bad thing. Well, unless Courtney Love turns up.
Pulp
Blur's reformation could lead to a worse case scenario of Menswear, Sleeper and Echobelly getting back together but really there's only one other band from the mid 90s we want to see again.
The Stone Roses
As far as Mancunian legends go, Brown and Squire are up there with Morrissey and Marr or Noel and Liam.
What bands of yesteryear would you like to see sagin?
Your comments
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e2 from yes says:Jul 4, 20:54
blur is great band !
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Kev from Notts says:Dec 18, 06:04
Roxy Music !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Richie from London says:Dec 17, 12:03
Saw Spencer Davis at Mick Jagger Centre, his last gig in uk. Wicked time all us Rugby boys had. They should def reform.
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Dai Williams from Swansea says:Dec 17, 12:01
Yeah... Spencer Davis Group I saw him in his home town of Swansea last month with his PR Helen doing an interview. They could Keep on Runnin forever
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Di Rhys from London says:Dec 17, 11:58
The Spencer Davis Group (all members still alive & kicking)
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