The British band Lush (L-R: Miki Berenyi, Emma Anderson, Steve Rippon, Chris Acland) photographed backstage (also a pub barrel room) at Gassy Jacks Pub in Cardiff, Wales, UK on 15 January 1996. The band were touring to support the release of the their new single 'Single Girl' and fourth and final studio album 'Lovelife'. Tragedy struck the band later that year when drummer Chris Acland died by hanging himself on 17 October 1996. After a period of mourning Lush officially announced their break-up on 23 February 1998. Photograph: ROB WATKINS

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Size: 7087px × 4822px
Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Rob Watkins / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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