Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Squeeze are starting their huge UK tour at Sheffield CIty Hall. Providing the missing link between classic British pop and post-punk, Squeeze are one of the most popular and iconic bands of the new wave period.
Once hailed as ‘the heirs to Lennon and McCartney’s throne’ Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook became the voices of working-class England during their pomp in the 70s. Cool For Cats and Up the Junction remain absolute solid gold bangers while their back catalogue is littered with gems that combine social observation with earworm-level melodies.
Support comes from Badly Drawn Boy.
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