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Is Squeeze still a band?

Squeeze is still recording and playing, nearly 50 years after singers and songwriters Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook put the band together in 1974. They've broken up and reformed several times since their commercial heyday of 1981 — you might recall “Tempted,” which made it to No.

Who is currently in Squeeze?

The group's current lineup features Tilbrook and Difford, drummer Simon Hanson, keyboardist Stephen Large (both of whom joined in 2007), percussionist Steve Smith (since 2017), steel guitarist Melvin Duffy (since 2019) and bassist Owen Biddle (since 2020).

One may also ask: who is supporting squeeze?

Dr John Cooper Clarke

British music legends Squeeze have today announced their first major UK tour in over three years for November 2022 including a date at London's Eventim Apollo. Squeeze will also be joined by very special guest and original 'people's poet' Dr John Cooper Clarke*.

Keeping this in consideration, how old is the lead singer of squeeze?

Glenn Martin Tilbrook (born 31 August 1957) is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid-1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end.
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Moreover, is chris difford still in squeeze?

After the break-up of Squeeze in 1983 Difford continued writing songs for artists such as Jools Holland, Helen Shapiro, Billy Bremner and Elvis Costello. He has also written lyrics for music by Jools Holland, Elton John, Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow and others.

Moreover, are squeeze touring in 2021?

In 2021, the band were announced as support on Madness's 2021 UK tour dates. Squeeze also announced a headline show in Carlisle for November 2021.

Who plays bass for Squeeze?

Squeeze/Bassists

Was Squeeze a good band?

The band also has more indelible songs than you might think: In addition to two Top 40 U.S. hits ("Hourglass" and "853-5937," both from "Babylon and On") and several rock radio favorites ("Tempted," "Black Coffee In Bed"), they have a ton of shoulda-been hits, including the piano-sprinkled "Pulling Mussels (From the

Then, does squeeze have an opening act?

The band's "Squeeze Songbook 2019" tour featured opening acts like KT Tunstall, They Might Be Giants, X, Marshall Crenshaw, the Mavericks and Leon Tilbrook in selected cities and was widely praised by critics.

Are Squeeze supporting Madness?

Who is the support act for Madness 2021 UK tour dates? Squeeze will be the very special guests for all of Madness's UK shows.

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