Pulp reunite for 2011 concerts

Editor Stephen Hill 7th January 2011.

Pulp is back! That's right—after years of speculation, the iconic band that helped define the Britpop era has announced a thrilling reunion for 2011! With a brief but electrifying statement, Pulp revealed that they'll be hitting the stage at the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park and Spain's esteemed Primavera Sound Festival next summer. And guess what? A full tour could be on the horizon!

Joining a wave of nostalgia that's sweeping across the music scene—think Led Zeppelin's epic return in 2007 and Spandau Ballet's recent world tour—Pulp is making a grand comeback. But they’re not just jumping on the bandwagon; they’re ready to deliver a blast of their greatest hits. Remember the electrifying 1995 track "Common People"? That was only the beginning! 

Originally hailing from Sheffield and forming in 1978, Pulp took their time to break into the mainstream and captured hearts with their unique sound. They became legends with their unforgettable performance at Glastonbury in 1995, standing in for the Stone Roses. After releasing seven phenomenal albums, they took a hiatus in 2002, but frontman Jarvis Cocker has been busy, carving out a successful solo career and making waves as a cultural commentator.

Now, for the first time since 1996, the classic Pulp lineup—Cocker, drummer Nick Banks, keyboardist Candida Doyle, bassist Steve Mackey, guitarist violinist Russell Senior, and third guitarist Mark Webber—will reunite on stage! Fans are buzzing with excitement, none more so than BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens, who praises Pulp for offering something truly special amid the Britpop frenzy.

Cocker may have once jokingly quipped that "hell would have to freeze over" before reuniting, but it seems the stars have finally aligned. With a nod to their biggest hit, they tantalizingly closed their announcement with the question: “Do you remember the first time?” 

Get ready for a monumental musical event—Pulp is back, and it's going to be legendary!