The band is about to complete a run of sold-out dates at the FlyDSA Arena in Sheffield before embarking on a tour in the US. Read more: We looked good on the dancefloor! Arctic Monkeys’ chaotic early gigs remembered by fans.In his four-star review, NME’s Thomas Smith praised the “divisive” record as “a product of searingly intelligent design.” Read more: Fans are petitioning for Arctic Monkeys to play KnebworthĪrctic Monkeys’ sixth studio album, ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’, was released in May.But it took these guys to make it go worldwide so I can’t thank them enough…my favourite band.”

The punk poet told the audience: “It’s a great honour to be here and that was my version.

John Cooper Clarke coming on stage before Arctic Monkeys was brilliant aswell. John Cooper Clarke also introduced the band on stage with a reading of his 1982 poem, I Wanna Be Yours, which the Monkeys turned into a song of the same name for their 2013 record, ‘AM’. The band last played the song, which appeared on their 2006 debut album ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’, during their 2014 headline set at Leeds Festival.Īrctic Monkeys – Mardy Bum live (Sheffield) show #3 Submit corrections to Mardy Bum Tab via Submit New Revision button. Alex Turner of Artic Monkeys performs at Sziget festival on Augin Budapest, HungaryĪrctic Monkeys treated fans to a rare performance of ‘Mardy Bum’ at the penultimate gig of their sold-out run at Sheffield’s FlyDSA Arena last night (September 21). And John Cooper Clarke recited ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ onstage.

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