10:11am Monday 19th July 2010
THE most credible homage to Madchester's finest - the aptly named Complete Stone Roses bring back the magic to The Box in Crewe on Saturday August 7.
Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of our most influential bands.
The Stone Roses who played a pivotal role in the history of the UK’s indie music scene.
Famous hits like Fools Gold, I Am The Resurrection and I Wanna Be Adored are as recognisable now as were the heyday of Madchester and the Hacienda - cultural icons from which the original band were born.
The Completes, as they are affectionately referenced to by their fans, play to acclaim both from fans themselves, the press, and even original Stone Roses band members.
Former Stone Roses bass player Mani has not only just appeared as a warm up DJ for the band on the odd occassion but has also played onstage with them as their guest bassist playing She Bangs The Drums on more than a few times.
Mani says “They do our songs real justice. At times, they play even better than we did."
He's toured and performed on stage with three full different line ups of the band through the last ten years.
They have also created a somewhat celebrity fanbase with artist’s such as Chris Helme, Stuart Fletcher and Andy Watts (The Seahorses), Andy Rourke (The Smiths), Rick Witter (Shed 7), Andy Couzens (Stone Roses), Richard Fearless (Death In Vegas), Shane MacGowan (The Pogues) and Peter Hook (New Order) who all over the last few years, have either appeared as a support DJ/guest for the band, worked with the band or attended gigs as fans.
The Complete Stone Roses have performed on some of the world largest stages, playing in front of up to 40,000 people.
Supports comes from Manchester band Blunderbuss Benefit and mid-Cheshire band The Targets.
Advance tickets are £12 from www.theboxcrewe.co.uk or from the Royal Hotel on Nantwich Road.
Entry is £15 on the door.
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