It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts that we must inform you, that as of today The King Blues are no more.
We are all immensely proud of our body of work. We will be releasing the last The King Blues album entitled ‘Long Live The Struggle’ as the final chapter. The album will be released in early July 2012
We simply feel we have taken things as far as they can go and it would be unfair on you if we were to go through the motions like so many other artists do. We all believe strongly in what The King Blues stands for.
Can we take this opportunity to thank you all so much for your support, love and passion down the years.
long live the struggle
in solidarity,
The King Blues
Taken from the bands Facebook page.
I’m truly devastated that The King Blues have decided to split. Their music was unique and expressed the opinions of many people in the UK. Their lyrics were outspoken, expressing clear views towards groups of people. Activist’s music. The soundtrack of the 2011 riots.
I admire TKB for having the guts to say some of the things that they have said. To fight for what they believe in. To never give up.
I’m so glad I had the chance to see them in November.
Their new album “Long Live The Struggle” will be released in July.
What If Punk Never Happened (my favourite verse)
Punk rock has the power to change the world, It lies in every single punk rock boy and girl, So don’t let anyone tell you you’re not worth the earth, These streets are your streets, this turf is your turf, Don’t let anyone tell you that you’ve got to give in, Cos you can make a difference, you can change everything, Just let your dreams be your pilot, your imagination your fuel, Tear up the book and write your own damn rules, Use all that heart, hope and soul that you’ve got, And the love and the rage that you feel in your gut, And realise that the other world that you’re always looking for, Lies right here in front of us, just outside this door, And it’s up to you to go out there and paint the canvas, After all, you were put on the earth to do this, So shine your light so bright that all can see, Take pride in being whoever the fuck you want to be, Throw your fist in the air in solidarity, And shout ‘Viva la punk, just one life, anarchy’.
Goodbye TKB. You’ll be missed.
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