February 5, 2008 14:12

Public Enemy to perform classic album on UK tour

Band will play 'It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back' live in May

Public Enemy will perform their classic 1988 album 'It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back' in its entirety on three UK live dates in May.

The band will perform the former NME album of the year at London’s Brixton Academy on May 23, at the Manchester Academy on May 26, and at the Glasgow ABC1 on May 27 as part of the Don't Look Back season of gigs.

Meanwhile, also as part of 'Don't Look Back', Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon will perform his album 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx' at KOKO in north London on May 19.

Tickets for the gigs go onsale at 9am GMT on Friday (February 8).

To check the availability of Public Enemy tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS now, or call 0871 230 1094.

They join previously announced Don't Look Back act Sebadoh, who perform 'Bubble And Scrape' in full at KOKO May 7.

See Dontlookbackconcerts.com for more details.

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