While there are surely some seasonal effects at play, D.

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"We were doing things in Glasgow like odd gigs in pubs that we'd book and just invite friends along too and play some songs to see how they were going, " says Hardy.

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"Given that eight of his team-mates had died in the crash, and two others were so badly injured that they'd never play again, I think Kenny must have felt some pressure to get back playing for them as soon as possible, " he said.

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"I went to see the Killers in New York last year, and he told me he was thinking of recording some solo stuff, and asked me if I'd like to play with him, " he said.

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