Squeeze to be honoured

Legendary pop group Squeeze are to be honoured by the PRS for Music Heritage Award.

Anita Awbi
  • By Anita Awbi
  • 9 Mar 2010
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On 23 March 2010, legendary pop group Squeeze, together with The Greenwich Dance Studio were honoured with a PRS for Music Heritage Award. The Heritage Award plaque was placed at the South East London venue where the original group, consisting of Chris Difford, Glenn Tilbrook, Jools Holland, Harry Kakoulli and Paul Gunn, first performed in 1975.

 

"I'm humbled that the birthplace of Squeeze has been chosen to be marked in this way."-Chris Difford

 

Squeeze have had numerous hits in both the UK and US including “Cool for Cats”, “Up the Junction”, “Tempted”, Labelled with Love” and “Black Coffee”. PRS for Music were thrilled to have honoured Squeeze and their ‘birthplace’ gig venue.

 

"It's a pleasure to return to the place where we performed as Squeeze way back in 1975, I still buy my cheese just up the road!"-Glenn Tilbrook