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2010 was the year Biffy Clyro finally fulfilled their destiny as a truly big, big band, and their Reading and Leeds shows were the crowning moment right in the middle of their victory year. The world had been wowed by the pure pop of ‘Only Revolutions’ but Biffy had one more trick up their sleeve, Simon taking to the stage in a shock of white-blonde hair and figure-hugging pink trousers.

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  • Photo: Andy Willsher
  • Added: Mar 17, 2011

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