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Chumbawamba go Tubthumping crazy over Ukip's use of No1 hit

Anarchist band react with 'total and absolute outrage and horror' after Nigel Farage appearance accompanied by songAnarchist pop band Chumbawamba expressed horror after their anthem to resilience, Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down), was used at the Ukip conference. Band member Dunstan Bruce said his reaction to the news was one of "total and absolute outrage and horror".He suggested that the party must have been unaware of the band's background. "This song being used by Ukip is so wrong. I am abs...

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18:08 on September 9 2011

Chumbawamba go Tubthumping crazy over Ukip's use of No1 hit

Guardian Music — Anarchist band react with 'total and absolute outrage and horror' after Nigel Farage appearance accompanied by songAnarchist pop band Chumbawamba expressed horror after ... more info

12:09 on September 10 2011

Chumbawamba 'outraged' after Ukip's Nigel Farrage adopts 'Tubthumping'

NME — 'Anarchist' band threaten legal action after right-wing party use song at conference more info

13:07 on September 11 2011

Chumbawamba - Chumbawamba 'appalled' Over Ukip Song

ContactMusic — Chumbawamba have threatened to sue the UK Independence Party after its members used the British groups hit Tubthumping at a rally The track was played as party leader Nig... more info

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