Released in 1996, the album’s title references both the decade the band members were born in and the year Star Wars first hit cinemas.
1977 has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide and was written, recorded and released when most of Ash were still only 19. A cinematic punk-pop soundtrack to binge drinking, chasing girls, youth and frustrated adolescent idealism, the album fused power pop, glam rock, post-grunge and Britpop into a loud, melodic and exuberant sound.
It struck a chord with the hearts, minds and hormones of a generation of like-minded teens, delivering a run of singles including ‘Girl From Mars’, ‘Kung Fu’, ‘Angel Interceptor’, ‘Goldfinger’ and ‘Oh Yeah’ all of which reached the UK Top 20 and helped cement Ash’s reputation.
The 30th Anniversary Celebration of 1977 will give Ash fans the chance to relive the album that featured “hit after honey-topped hit” and Britpop ruled the airwaves. Oh yeah!
Metropolis Touring Presents
ASH
1977 – 30th Anniversary
New Zealand Tour
Monday 14th September AUCKLAND, Tuning Fork
Tuesday 15th September WELLINGTON, Sn Fran
Tickets
Pre-sale: Wednesday 13th May at 10:00am Local time
General Public On Sale: Friday 15th May at 10:00am Local time
