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Chumbawamba retires at age 30

Posted by Loren on July 13, 2012

Chumbawamba retires at age 30
Chumbawamba retires at age 30

Anarcho-rockers Chumbawamba recently announced that, after 30 years, they are calling it quits. The band has a lengthy farewell statement on their website, but here's a small clip of offer insight as to why they are dissolving:

We felt we'd got to a point where what we did as a band – and specifically the writing, recording, touring cycle – wasn't doing justice to what Chumbawamba set out to do in the first place.

The band is planning a few last shows over the next few months.

Chumbawamba retires at age 30
Chumbawamba retires at age 30

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