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Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody inspired by Nirvana, The Breeders
Published Tuesday, Jan 24 2012, 09:58 GMT | By Mayer Nissim | Add comment
Gary Lightbody has said that Nirvana inspired him to form a band.
The Snow Patrol frontman told Metro that seeing rock and grunge groups as a teenager had a big impact on him.
Asked about his first gig, Lightbody said: "The Red Hot Chili Peppers supported by Rollins Band in Belfast's Ulster Hall in 1991.
"My second was Nirvana supported by The Breeders. That's a lineup that hasn't been topped."
He added: "Nirvana became a massive part of my life and kick-started my desire to be in a band.
"People thought Northern Ireland was a scary place at the time, so any band who played Belfast before the ceasefire we ended up loving forever."
Snow Patrol are currently on a nationwide tour, which ends with three shows at London's O2 Arena.
> Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody ready to have children
Watch the Snow Patrol 'In The End' music video below:
The Snow Patrol frontman told Metro that seeing rock and grunge groups as a teenager had a big impact on him.
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Asked about his first gig, Lightbody said: "The Red Hot Chili Peppers supported by Rollins Band in Belfast's Ulster Hall in 1991.
"My second was Nirvana supported by The Breeders. That's a lineup that hasn't been topped."
He added: "Nirvana became a massive part of my life and kick-started my desire to be in a band.
"People thought Northern Ireland was a scary place at the time, so any band who played Belfast before the ceasefire we ended up loving forever."
Snow Patrol are currently on a nationwide tour, which ends with three shows at London's O2 Arena.
> Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody ready to have children
Watch the Snow Patrol 'In The End' music video below:
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