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On tour now: The B52's
Updated 23:28pm on 10 Jul 2008
Expect big hair and lots of glitter when The B52's play in Glasgow
WHAT ARE THEY KNOWN FOR?
Giant beehives (before Amy), trashy electro and disco (before Scissor Sisters) and a surreal and zany Bmovie outlook on life.
TIME ON STAGE?
AROUND 9pm.
SET LENGTH?
75 minutes.
WHERE CAN I SEE THEM?
Glasgow Academy, July 21; Manchester Academy, July 22; Birmingham Academy, July 23; Roundhouse, London,
WHAT DO YOU GET?
They've toned down the glitter, wigs and false eyelashes but they're still determined to be the best party band around.
WHAT'S THEIR SECRET?
They're a bit crazy, a bit arty and surreal, but one rule is to not take themselves too seriously.
WHO GOES TO SEE THEM?
Die-hard lookalike fans who like to dress up, and lovers of camp.
HIGHLIGHTS?
Rock Lobster, Love Shack, Planet Claire, Private Idaho, Juliet Of The Spirits.
TICKETS?
On sale for £27.50. Call Ticketweb on 0870 060 0100, www.ticketweb.co.uk
Reader views (2)
25 years I ve waited to see them ... they did not disappoint ... last night at the Roundhouse was superb!
- Andrew, Brentford, 25/07/2008 11:04
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I saw them in Glasgow last night and they're fantastic - the best live show I've seen in years - I cannot believe we haven't heard more of the new album "Funplex" in the UK. Bring it on!!
- Ian Milne, Dundee, 22/07/2008 08:28
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