Spike Island (concert)
 Aerial view of Spike Island during the concert | |
| Location | Spike Island, Widnes |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | 27 May 1990 |
Spike Island was a concert by The Stone Roses held on May 27, 1990 in Cheshire, England. It is one of the most famous concerts ever held in the UK. Strangely, it was never officially recorded, although clips have emerged online and there are rumours that the full video of the concert exists.
Support Acts
The support acts included DJs Dave Haslam, Paul Oakenfold and Frankie Bones, a Zimbabwean drum orchestra, and the reggae artist Gary Clail.[1]
Film
A film about the concert, called Spike Island, was released in 2012. It is set in the 1990 and follows a group of aspiring musicians on their journey to Spike Island.
References
- ↑ Nicolson, Barry (27 May 2015). "The Stone Roses: The Full Story Of Spike Island, 25 Years On". nme. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
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