United Kingdom

2006
Mclusky A compilation of the band’s singles, Mcluskyism , came out in

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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Cream (band) In February 2006, Cream received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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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Coldplay earned Best Album and Best Single honours

In February 2006, Coldplay earned Best Album and Best Single honours at the Brit Awards .

APB (band) Something to Believe In: 20th Anniversary Edition

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.

The Rolling Stones Super Bowl XL half-time

In February 2006, the group played the half-time show of Super Bowl XL in Detroit, Michigan.

Bullet for My Valentine Kerrang XXV performance

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 .

Stiff Little Fingers On 23 January 2006, it was announced that original bass guitarist Ali

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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Ash (band) On 20 January 2006, Hatherley left the band; in an interview in July

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”.

Stiff Little Fingers On 18 January 2006, Foxton left the band.

On 18 January 2006, Foxton left the band.

Funeral for a Friend closed the promotional activity for Hours

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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