A compilation of the band’s singles, Mcluskyism , came out in February 2006; a limited-edition version came with two additional CDs of B-sides (labelled as B-sides and C-sides), rarities and live recordings from their final headline performance at the University of London Union . (The band would make one further…
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In February 2006, Cream received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their contribution to, and influence upon, modern music. That same month, a Classic Albums DVD was released detailing the story behind the creation and recording of Disraeli Gears . On the day prior to the Grammy ceremony,…
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In February 2006, Coldplay earned Best Album and Best Single honours at the Brit Awards .
In February 2006, Josh Swade ‘s New York label Young American Recordings made the decision to reissue APB’s debut, Something to Believe In: 20th Anniversary Edition which includes a second CD with live and studio material that has never been available before.
In February 2006, the group played the half-time show of Super Bowl XL in Detroit, Michigan.
The band’s headline performance at Kerrang XXV, a one-off gig at Brixton Academy in London on 28 January 2006, was filmed for their first DVD, The Poison: Live at Brixton .
On 23 January 2006, it was announced that original bass guitarist Ali McMordie was to rejoin the band for the duration of their upcoming March tour. The tour was a success, with many fans writing into SLF’s message board saying how much they enjoyed it, and how fired up the…
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On 20 January 2006, Hatherley left the band; in an interview in July 2007, the others hinted they asked Hatherley to leave as they “wanted to be a three-piece”.
On 18 January 2006, Foxton left the band.
Funeral For a Friend closed the promotional activity for Hours in the Summer of 2006, with a series of UK shows rescheduled from February. Most of the original dates had been cancelled because Matt Davies had suffered from a bout of laryngitis. Several other shows were scheduled in the UK…
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