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The Smiths
The Smiths


Background information
Origin Manchester, England
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Indie Pop
Years active 1982—1987
Label(s) Sire Records
Rough Trade Records
Associated acts Electronic
The Cribs
Modest Mouse
Freebass
Former members
Johnny Marr
Morrissey
Andy Rourke
Mike Joyce
Dale Hibbert
Craig Gannon



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The Cure, Primal Scream To Play Bestival Festival 2011

December 1, 2010
The Cure, Primal Scream To Play Bestival Festival 2011The Cure are set to headline next year's Bestival festival on the Isle of Wight, it's been announced.

The event, which takes place at Robin Hill Country Park from September 8-11, will mark the band's only European date of 2011.

“We will do all we can to help make it a weekender to remember,” singer Robert Smith said.

Meanwhile, Primal Scream will also perform their classic album 'Screamadelica', while Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is also on the bill.

Other acts due to appear include Magnetic Man, Robyn, Crystal Castles, DJ Shadow, Katy B and A Trak.

Tickets for the festival are on sale now.

(by Jason Gregory)



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