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CATCH REVEREND AND THE MAKERS ON THE TRAMLINES STAGE ON SATURDAY 21 JULY.
Reverend and The Makers will also be performing on the highly coveted main Tramlines Stage on the Saturday night, shortly before Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds take to the stage to headline. Jon has just as much love for the big name bands at this year’s festival and counts himself as one of Noel’s biggest fans. Though many festival goers may be praying for some Oasis classics at Tramlines 2018, Jon is quick to compliment Noel’s latest releases with High Flying Birds. “I salute Noel for trying to do something different. I’ve always wanted him to make that sort of Setting Sun [Oasis] album that he threatened to do with The Chemical Brothers,” said Jon. “Luckily, he’s sent me the album, I’ve heard it, and it is very different from anything you’ve heard from him before. “Holy Mountain doesn’t really represent how different it is; there are some other bits that are way out west, and I think it’s the best thing he’s ever done. I hope and wish he’ll do more of it.” Jon is quick to point out that he’s never
‘I’ve been talking to Hawley a lot, I look at him and think: you’re 50 and you’re doing better than you’ve ever done, arguably. How do you get to that point? That’s what I’m interested in.’
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been one to rest on his laurels. He knows that he’s been lucky to still be going and gigging after all these years. Many people from Sheffield’s illustrious musical past have struggled to make it pay and fell by the wayside. “I’m a lucky b*****d and I don’t forget that. I never forget that,” he agreed. “The only time it ever went wrong was after the second album. Our record label folded and I was taking loads of drugs and I’d had a few knocks from the press for being political. There was about a six-month period where nothing happened. I hated it.” With that in mind McClure is now looking at ways to secure his future for years to come. As well as helping other bands in Sheffield to get on the right track, he often turns to other members of Sheffield music royalty for advice. “I’ve been talking to Hawley a lot, I look at him and think you’re 50 and you’re doing better than you’ve ever done arguably. How do you get to that point? That’s what I’m interested in. “Cos I’m doing alright. Seven albums in. All in the top 20. This one has been the highest since the first one, but I just look at him and think, ‘you’ve smashed it pal!’” As well as the recent release of seventh album, The King is Dead, McClure has hinted at some more projects in the pipeline that will blend music and some of his other passions together, but until then it’s time to enjoy the limelight at Tramlines. It’s been an incredible 11 years since Heavyweight Champion of The World burst into our clubs and radio waves, but you can be sure that the band’s hometown fans will be heard singing this classic for miles around Hillsborough Park when they play Tramlines next month. Pulse | www.pulsemag.co.uk 35