IT’S 26 years since The Proclaimers released their first album This is the Story. Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge successes across the globe and follow last year’s ninth studio album Like Comedy with a 30 track Very Best Of 1987 – 2012 release this summer.
They have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness of their songs and their extensive touring has enlightened and entertained fans new and old.
In the process they have enjoyed Gold and Platinum singles and albums in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Following a 37-date UK tour in 2012 the band tour again this summer doing regional shows alongside major festivals across the UK.
They play Lighthouse in Poole on Sunday and have a date at Kings Theatre Southsea on September 20.
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