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Andy Burnham’s Guitar Music Obsession | Music News
Andy Burnham, the surprise new UK Prime Minister, is a self-proclaimed guitar music fanatic whose taste runs deep—The Smiths, The Strokes, The Pogues, and The Wedding Present all feature in his legendary playlist. He even called The Wedding Present’s “George Best” the pinnacle of guitar music and once declared The Strokes’ “Is This It” pure gold. With Irish roots, he’s a lifelong fan of The Pogues, recalling a 1988 concert so impactful he’d want that song played at his funeral. It’s a rare, humanizing glimpse into the mind of a leader who’s got a rock ‘n’ roll heartbeat. Listen in comfort:Get…
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