United Kingdom

2008
Coldplay radio release date

“Violet Hill” was confirmed as the first single, with a radio release date of 29 April 2008.

Def Leppard Songs from the Sparkle Lounge

On 25 April 2008, Def Leppard released their first album of new studio material in six years, Songs from the Sparkle Lounge . The album debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 in the US. The first single was entitled “Nine Lives” and featured country singer Tim McGraw ,…
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The Kooks released their second studio album, Konk , on 14 April

The Kooks released their second studio album, Konk , on 14 April 2008. The record was named after the studio where it was recorded and produced by Tony Hoffer, who worked on the band’s previous album, Inside In/Inside Out . Prior to releasing the album, in an interview with NME…
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Black Sabbath Box set announced

In April 2008 the band announced the upcoming release of a new box set and their participation in the Metal Masters Tour

The Rolling Stones Shine a Light soundtrack

An accompanying soundtrack, also titled Shine a Light , was released in April 2008 and reached No. 2 in the UK and No. 11 in the US.

Def Leppard began on 27 March 2008

A tour in support of the album began on 27 March 2008 in Greensboro, North Carolina, with Styx and REO Speedwagon .

The King Blues re-issued

Under the Fog was partly re-recorded and re-issued in March 2008, and was preceded by two singles, “Come Fi Di Youth” and a new version of “Mr. Music Man”.

Elbow (band) Released The Seldom Seen Kid

The album was released in March 2008 and sold over 1 million copies.

Mansun Dominic Chad would never do it

In March 2008, on the prospect of a Mansun reunion, Draper stated that whilst he and Andie Rathbone were interested, “Dominic Chad would never do it, so it can’t happen”.

Klaxons performed with the singer Rihanna on her song ” Umbrella “

Klaxons performed with the singer Rihanna on her song ” Umbrella ” which had “Golden Skans” mixed into the background during the Brit Awards 2008 held in London on 20 February 2008. Klaxons won ‘Best Album’ at the 2008 NME Awards held at London ‘s IndigO 2 Arena on 28…
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