Richard Ashcroft has pulled out of a music festival after it became part of the government’s pilot events programme.
His decision led to Laurence Fox recording a reworked version of “The Drugs Don’t Work,” for the anti-mask generation
Sheffield’s Tramlines festival will take place from 23-25 July in front of a full-capacity 40,000 audience.
On Monday, however, the former Verve lead singer announced to fans on Instagram he would not play at the event.
“Apologies to my fans for any disappointment,” wrote Ashcroft.
“But the festival was informed over 10 days ago that I wouldn’t be playing once it had become part of a government testing programme.
“I had informed my agent months ago I wouldn’t be playing concerts with restriction. The status of the festival was one thing when I signed up for it, but, sadly was forced to become something else.”
There were a few comments regarding Ashcroft’s decision.
So in unity with Ashcroft Mr Fox recorded this video, and you can make your own mind up on its merits…
The general gist of his new lyrics is that he hates masks and thinks they are ‘woke’.
As ever there were comments aplenty on Twitter.
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