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Jarvis Cocker shops for song
Jarvis Cocker mistakes shopping lists for his song lyrics.
The former Pulp singer admits he is incredibly disorganised and often gets his musical ideas mixed up with his 'To Do' lists when looking back through his notes.
He explained: "I'm not very disciplined.
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Pulp to reform?
Jarvis Cocker says Pulp could reform soon.
The 'Disco 2000' singer said he was prompted to consider a reunion of the iconic Britpop band after mistaken reports they would reform to play Glastonbury.
He said: "I got asked about Glastonbury and someone said, 'Would
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Jarvis Cocker: Not Tory supporter
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has denied that he supports the Conservative party.
In a recent interview with GQ magazine, the singer suggested that Labour has been in power for so long, it may be "necessary" to have a Tory government.
However, Cocker soon
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Jarvis Cocker joins Green Man 2009
This year's Green Man Festival has added Sheffield star Jarvis Cocker to the line-up.
Cocker will join the first night's bill at the event, which is held from August 21st to 23rd at the Brecon Beacons.
According to the event's website: "The one-and-only Jarvis
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Jarvis Cocker discusses lyrics
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has given a lecture about the place of lyrics in song writing while appearing at the South by Southwest Festival.
Armed with a series of slides, the singer gave his Saying The Unsayable presentation at the South by Southwest Festival and argued
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Cocker unveils UK tour
Former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker is to tour Britain over this year, around the time his new solo album is released.
The singer will take to the road in June to support his second offering - the follow-up to 2006 record Jarvis.
Starting on June 10th at Blackpool's
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Jarvis Cocker lectures in Manchester
Pulp star Jarvis Cocker has given a lecture on lyrics, it has been reported.
According to NME.com, the singer presented the talk, entitled Saying The Unsayable, as part of Manchester's In The City music event yesterday (October 7th).
The lecture, which has been
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Jarvis announces mini tour dates
Former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has announced a five-date tour of the UK, beginning in Sheffield.
The singer, who famously flashed Michael Jackson at the Brit Awards in 1996, will kick-off in his home town on November 25th followed by a performance at the Shepherd's Bush
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Jarvis Cocker working on soundtrack
Jarvis Cocker has revealed he is working on the soundtrack to Wes Anderson’s film adaption of The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Cocker told Time Out Chicago: “I’ve been doing some stuff for a children’s film Wes Anderson is doing, an animated feature. I’ve written three, four songs, and
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Jarvis Cocker takes aim at talent TV
Jarvis Cocker wont be making a guest appearance on the X Factor anytime soon, going by his latest comments on the state of the reality TV show.
The former Pulp mainman, who is preparing to head up this year's Meltdown Festival at London's Royal Festival Hall later this year,
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Jarvis Cocker on tour
Jarvis Cocker is set to go on his first major solo tour of the UK next month, with four club dates confirmed.
The former Pulp frontman, who releases his debut solo set "Jarvis" later this year, hits the road on February 16th with a hometown show at the Sheffield Plug before moving
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Jarvis Cocker live dates, album confirmed
Jarvis Cocker is set to begin a new chapter of his career this winter, with a solo album and short tour all confirmed.
"Jarvis" is set for release on November 13th through Rough Trade and will be the former Pulp star's first solo offering. Led by the first single "Running The
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Jarvis Cocker to make live return
Jarvis Cocker is back in a big way, with his first solo single release coming ahead of a live comeback.
"Running The World", which was written on the day of the Live 8 concert, July 7, is being made available online via Jarvis' MySpace page, as well as the iTunes Store.
And on
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