12 Facts About Stereophonics

1.

Stereophonics are a Welsh rock band formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley, Wales.

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2.

Stereophonics have released twelve studio albums, including eight UK number one albums.

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3.

On 12 June 1998, Stereophonics played to over 10,000 spectators in the grounds of Cardiff Castle in Wales.

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4.

Towards the end of the year, Stereophonics did a sold-out tour of the UK, ending with a Christmas show at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, supported by Feeder, Ocean Colour Scene and Adam Masterson.

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5.

Stereophonics has been credited for writing and performing on two of the band's new tracks, "You're My Star" and "My Own Worst Enemy".

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6.

In November 2008, Stereophonics released their first greatest hits compilation, Decade in the Sun.

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7.

On 5 June 2010, Stereophonics played the first-ever gig at the Cardiff City Stadium with support from unsigned South Wales band 4th Street Traffic, followed by Kids in Glass Houses and Doves.

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8.

On 3 March 2011, Stereophonics announced on their Facebook page that they were working on new music in the studio.

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9.

On 8 October 2012, Stereophonics released the video to a track titled "Violins and Tambourines" from the upcoming album.

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10.

In January 2019, Stereophonics announced two shows as part of Forest Live, the summer concert series promoted by the Forestry Commission: 13 June at Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire and 23 June at Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk.

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11.

The album includes the song "Jayne", a previously unreleased Stereophonics track featured on the live album Live from Dakota and the Rewind DVD.

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12.

Stereophonics performed the original opening theme tune for the TV series Long Way Round.

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