The Muffs' Kim Shattuck Joins The Pixies For Upcoming Tour
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We have mixed feelings about the idea of The Pixies continuing to function as “The Pixies” without founding member, singer, songwriter, and bassist Kim Deal. They certainly have the right, but we just weren’t that psyched about it. Deal was so integral to the sound of the band, even without her signature songs like “Gigantic.” “Here Comes Your Man” without Kim? That’s a tough one.
But we’ll see how this idea pans out on an upcoming European tour, as original Pixies Black Francis, Joey Santiago, and David Lovering will be joined by Kim Shattuck of The Muffs on bass. The band just released a new single, “Bagboy” (free download here), and the live set should include a lot of new material, as well as a few deep cuts. Rolling Stone reports:
The group will kick off a European tour on September 29th in Paris and wrap up November 24th in London. A statement from the band promised new songs, and some surprises onstage. “Along with everyone’s favorites, we’ll be playing songs that we haven’t played in ages or never played live before,” singer Black Francis said. “Songs like ‘Brick is Red,’ ‘Havalina,’ ‘Tony’s Theme’ and ‘Sad Punk.’ We’ve probably rehearsed some 80 songs, so we’ll be able to change up the set at the last minute if we feel like it. We’re all really looking forward to this tour.”
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