Peter Hammill announces Van Der Graaf Generator’s split
January 10th, 2006
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Peter Hammill, on a newsletter on the last 28th of December in his official web site, has announced the split of the last reincarnation of Van Der Graaf Generator. The singer of the legendary band has stated that there are no plans for any further shows or recordings, but he has said: "I’m reluctant to utter the word "never" in the context of the group but it does seem unlikely that this line-up will attempt anything else in the immediate future. A fascinating ride it’s been but time’s up. In due course I expect we’ll explain things further." Van Der Graaf Generator rejoined after 27 years to perform live at the Royal Festival Hall in London on May 6th 2005 playing new material. Hammill has also announced that the Royal Festival Hall concert was recorded in full multitrack mode and they expect that an official release will be forthcoming early 2006. |
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The show in Leverkusen was filmed for the "Rockpalast" TV show and this will be broadcasted in January 2006 and it may or may not eventually emerge for sale in DVD. Peter Hammill will be and recording a solo studio album during the next months which may be completed in early 2006 and will almost certainly do solo shows thereafter. More info at Peter Hammill’s Sofa Sound web site |
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