Hot Press Christmas Special: The BladesWith their long-awaited reunion almost upon us Paul Cleary of Dublin punk legends The Blades recalls run-ins with U2, legendary manager Andrew Loog Oldham, and The Smiths Ah jaysus, I’m embarrassed by that!” Paul Cleary is seated with Hot Press in the bar of the Mespil Hotel, Dublin and I've just recounted a conversation heard in the audience at the Philip ... READ MORE
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