For those who don't know, the "Manics" are Socialist Labour Party supporters. > Thursday, December 21, 2000 > > CUBA IS RIGHT UP OUR STREET > > WELSH rockers the Manic Street Preachers will become the first > western band to perform in Cuba when they play there in February. > > The band, who have not played live this year, will appear at the 5000- > capacity Karl Marx Theatre in the capital, Havana. > > Bass player Nicky Wire said: "It could be a disaster. > > "There might be no PA or whatever but it's the idea that it is a bit > of an adventure. It'll be like Wham! in China." > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------
