United Kingdom

1998
Gomez (band) chose Gomez to cover

In 1998, Philips Electronics chose Gomez to cover The Beatles ‘ song ” Getting Better ” for an ad campaign for Philips’ new lines of flat panel and high-definition television sets.

King Crimson released Absent Lovers

was recorded and released in 1998 as Absent Lovers: Live in Montreal .

1997
Black Sabbath joined by Ward

In December 1997, the group was joined by Ward, marking the first reunion of the original quartet since Osbourne’s 1992 “retirement show”.

King Crimson Bruford’s last involvement

The four live performances of ProjeKct One in December 1997 would be Bruford’s last involvement with King Crimson.

Napalm Death Breed to Breathe

An EP and music video were released for the album’s track “Breed to Breathe” on 17 November 1997.

Led Zeppelin BBC Sessions release

November 1997 saw the release of Led Zeppelin BBC Sessions , a two-disc set largely recorded in 1969 and 1971.

The Wildhearts In 1997 the band signed to Mushroom Records, and set about making

In 1997 the band signed to Mushroom Records, and set about making another album. In November 1997, shortly before the release of Endless, Nameless , Ginger decided to split the band. The band toured Japan but cancelled a scheduled British tour.

Coldplay calling themselves Big Fat Noises

Guy Berryman was the third to join the band months later, and the trio recorded numerous demos without a drummer, calling themselves Big Fat Noises by November.

Catatonia (band) released on 6 October

The single was released on 6 October and entered the top 40 for a single week in the 40th position.

N-Trance Singles from the album included cover versions of Rod Stewart ‘s ” Da

Singles from the album included cover versions of Rod Stewart ‘s ” Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? ” (number 7 in October 1997) and Ottawan ‘s ” D.I.S.C.O. ” (number 11 in May 1997), both songs with vocals by Kelly Llorenna , and the latter including rapping by Ricardo da…
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