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Hometown: London (UK)

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The King Blues were a punk rock band from London, England, credited for fusing ska and folk together with influences from punk rock and hardcore punk. Tariq Ali described the band's sounds as 'rough, radical music that should unsettle the rulers of this country. A new generation of musicians are challenging war-monger politicians and their courtiers'. Influences include Public Enemy, The Clash, The Specials, Black Flag and Minor Threat. Their third full length album, Punk and Poetry, was released on 17 April 2011. Lead singer Jonny 'Itch' Fox describes the music as 'a mixture of reggae, hip hop, folk, doo wop, punk rock.'

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The King Blues

Save the World, Get the Girl (2008)

Field / Island

Break-ups: The King Blues (2004-2012)
London's The King Blues have called it quits. The band made this statement: It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts that we must inform you, that as of today The King Blues are no more. We simply feel we have taken…
April 03, 2012

Break-ups: BBC Radio One airs 'Punk Rock Heroes' special dedicated to Joe Strummer
BBC Radio One has aired a special episode of the The Punk Show with Mike Davies dedicated to Clash frontman Joe Strummer. The playlist features a cross-section of the crucial…
August 23, 2011

Break-ups: Universal to cut CDs prices to under $10 in the US
Billboard is reporting on a new initiative by Univeral Music Group to cut CD prices across their entire lineup. Starting in the next quarter and for the rest of 2010, the company will test lower CD prices. Single CDs will have the suggested list prices of $10, $9, $8, $7 and $6. The label plans to release deluxe editions at a higher price point. With Universal…
March 18, 2010

Break-ups: Glastonbury to include F*cked Up, Brand New, Specials, Bloc Party, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave, Blu
Glastonbury has announced the lineup for the 2009 edition of the festival. The event will feature Animal Collective, Art Brut, Bloc Party, Blur, Brand New, British Sea Power,…
May 27, 2009