https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/live-performances/rick-and-oliver-wakeman-reunite-for-uk-live-dates-this-christmasLouderenRick and Oliver Wakeman reunite for UK live dates this Christmas2026-07-08T10:24:40Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/67WSRRNsAaDMnKMmdA94cg.jpghttps://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/placebo-brian-molko-reveals-the-question-david-bowie-asked-all-his-musician-friendsLouderenPlacebo's Brian Molko reveals the one question that David Bowie asked all his musician friends2026-07-08T10:23:14Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fHhxt3YP9VQ73BykDefA2T.jpghttps://www.loudersound.com/music/tracks-singles/pink-floyd-moneyLouderen"It was quite a shock to be confronted with people down the front all screaming for us." 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