Hyped band to host Chris Knox fundraiser
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Touring Brooklyn band MGMT will DJ at a fundraising night for iconic Kiwi musician Chris Knox, who suffered a stroke last month.
Knox and his reformed band The Tall Dwarfs were scheduled to open for MGMT at three sold out shows at Auckland venue The Powerstation next week.
But Knox suffered a stroke on June 11 and will be unable to perform.
After two weeks in hospital latest reports said he had returned home to relearn skills that have been impaired by his stroke.
MGMT, one of last year's biggest bands thanks to hit singles Time To Pretend and Kids, will DJ at the Bacco Room on July 20.
Tickets cost $20 and all proceeds will go towards Knox's recovery.
- © Fairfax NZ News
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What good blokes. They didn't have to do this and most international bands don't give a hoot about the opening acts. Shows that they are genuine people.
Ahhhhh? SO? Who wrote this dribble.......get a job! did Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser PAY you ......JEEZ! (all respects to Chris Knox tho.....) If you are going to post trivia like this then at least sign your name!
MGMT, you rock for doing something so nice to help Chris Knox and his family.
"Thanks to hit singles Time To Pretend and Kids"
Huh? 'Time to Pretend'? I thought 'Electric Feel' was their hit here along with 'Kids'....
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I'm sorry, this is all very nice but I can't help but think - why didn't a NZ band offer to do this? not cool enough with the kids = not enough punters I guess.
Lame. Shallow.