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Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (1978 – 2002, 2011 – present)
Pulp is an alternative rock band which formed in 1978 in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom. The band’s best known and most stable lineup consists of Jarvis Cocker (vocals), Russell Senior (guitar, violin), Mark Webber (guitar), Candida Doyle (keyboards), Steve Mackey (bass) and Nick Banks (drums). Although many members have had a long tenure with the band, the only constant member has been Cocker. In 2011, it was announced on Pulp’s official website that the band’s classic lineup would reunite and perform at several festivals, including Isle of Wight, that year.
Originally called “Arabacus Pulp” (although they shortened it to Pulp within a year), the band achieved sudden success some thirteen years after their formation and became known during the Britpop era as much for their music as for frontman Cocker’s antics (notably conducting a stage invasion during Michael Jackson’s performance ofEarth Song at the 1996 BRIT Awards).
Achieving little success off the back of a Peel session in 1981, Pulp were finally able to release their self-titled debut album, It, in 1983. This album and its 1986 follow-up, Freaks, showcased a Pulp keen on Nick Drake (notably on the It single,My Lighthouse), with strong folk roots and little sign of the tendencies for storytelling and acid house music which would eventually bring forth success.
After the release and commercial flop of “Freaks”, the band disbanded for a year, though formed a year later to record a third album, Separations. Delayed for three years after its recording, Separations showed Cocker’s increasing exposure to acid house, featuring multiple synths, and a hit single,My Legendary Girlfriend, which helped Pulp’s career start to rocket.
Originally called “Arabacus Pulp” (although they shortened it to Pulp within a year), the band achieved sudden success some thirteen years after their formation and became known during the Britpop era as much for their music as for frontman Cocker’s antics (notably conducting a stage invasion during Michael Jackson’s performance of
Earth Song at the 1996 BRIT Awards).Achieving little success off the back of a Peel session in 1981, Pulp were finally able to release their self-titled debut album, It, in 1983. This album and its 1986 follow-up, Freaks, showcased a Pulp keen on Nick Drake (notably on the It single,
My Lighthouse), with strong folk roots and little sign of the tendencies for storytelling and acid house music which would eventually bring forth success. After the release and commercial flop of “Freaks”, the band disbanded for a year, though formed a year later to record a third album, Separations. Delayed for three years after its recording, Separations showed Cocker’s increasing exposure to acid house, featuring multiple synths, and a hit single,
My Legendary Girlfriend, which helped Pulp’s career start to rocket.
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MILE END #np :')
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shauniqua wrote:
cannot fucking wait for Warfield. O_O
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emperorliu wrote:
<33
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kidamynesiac wrote:
If anyone has an extra ticket for the Warfield in SF, get in touch. I tried to get them as soon as they went on sale but I got shut out. Grrrr!!! Been a fan for years.
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Jaanisk wrote:
Sorted For E's & Wizz
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adamzZz wrote:
If you'll get an opportunity to see them live, just try to make it to the front row and prepare yourself for a sonic orgasm.
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lyle_catcliffe wrote:
I really hope they do something in the UK this year! I'll even buy a whole weekend festival ticket and not even look at who else is on the bill.
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yosoymichael wrote:
F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E [2]
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DrGunn wrote:
if anyone knows anything about any kind of pre-sale info for the NY show, help a fan out!
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servant_again wrote:
UK?!?
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crosvera wrote:
F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E
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Busteliya wrote:
I Spy!!!!!!
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editorinchimp wrote:
So excited for this Coachella set! My MOST important act of Friday. [2]
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yosoymichael wrote:
So excited for this Coachella set! My MOST important act of Friday.
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AndyOutbreak wrote:
Coachella! [2]
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CaptainTails wrote:
Argentina!!!!!
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Quietlife_ wrote:
South america! Chile.
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PXNCHOBEAR wrote:
Mexico finally!!! :D
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luistua wrote:
Why me? Why you? why here? Why now?
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Apr
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2012
Empire Polo Club, Indio CA, United States
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2012
Empire Polo Club, Indio CA, United States
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