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The Rockhal in Esch-Belval has announced upcoming shows by English bands The Stranglers and UB40.
The Stanglers
English rock band The Stranglers will perform at Rockhal Club on Sunday 27 October 2024. Doors open at 20:00; show starts at 20:30.
First formed in 1974, The Stranglers built a following in the pub rock and then punk rock scene in the UK. Their approach transcended the genre, however, and they created their own unique sound. They released their first three albums (Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes and Black and White) within thirteen months of each other, scoring hit singles with "Peaches", "No More Heroes" and "Walk On By". Further success followed with "Always The Sun", "Strange Little Girl" and "Golden Brown", among others, earning the group 24 Top 40 singles and nineteen Top 40 albums in a career spanning six decades.
In 2019, they released their nineteenth studio album, Dark Matters. Reaching No. 4 in the UK album charts, this innovative album pushed the boundaries of their sound, incorporating elements of electronic and alternative rock showcasing the band’s continued creativity and exploration of new musical territories. The Stranglers are now approaching their 50th anniversary (2024).
Tickets for their Rockhal show cost €53.90 (including pre-sale fee) and are available online at: https://rockhal.lu/shows/the-stranglers-rockhal/.
UB40
Fellow 1970s English band UB40 will perform at Rockhal Club on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Doors open at 20:00; show starts at 20:30.
Formed in 1978, UB40 are a renowned reggae pop band known for their smooth reggae sound infused with pop influences. They achieved international fame with hits like "Red Red Wine", "Kingston Town" and "Can't Help Falling in Love". Their music often addresses themes of love and social issues, reflecting their diverse cultural backgrounds. This group of friends from Birmingham transcended their working-class origins to become one of the most popular reggae bands in the world, selling over 100 million records and spending more than eleven years on the UK album charts.
Their upcoming Rockhal show celebrates the release of their latest album, Bigga Baggariddim. Tickets cost €70 (including pre-sale fee) and are available online at: https://rockhal.lu/shows/ub40-2024/.