Tricky and Craig McLean: A Glastonbury assault revisited decades later
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Craig McLean
Summary
In 1998, journalist Craig McLean was knocked out by Bristol rapper Tricky and his entourage in the VIP tent at Glastonbury Festival. Now, decades later, the two adversaries have a chance at reconciliation. The article recounts the incident from McLean's perspective, set against the backdrop of Britpop's final years, with the backstage tent run by Select magazine serving as a sanctuary for music industry figures during the festival.
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Twitter / XTricky and Craig McLean: A Glastonbury assault revisited decades laterobserver.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledAll I remember is knocking you out
a refuge is offered by the backstage tent run by music magazine Select
a sanctuary for gossiping, and catching up, and considering the not-inconsiderable merits of the weekend's lineup
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