Silverchair confirms stand: no reunion, backing Knights
Silverchair's Daniel Johns ruled out a one-time reunion for Sunday's grand final. The three band members agree on backing Newcastle.
Silverchair won't play at Sunday's NRL grand final between Newcastle and Sydney. Former frontman Daniel Johns confirmed this on social media.
Fans had urged them to reunite for the match. Knights legend Andrew Johns had campaigned publicly for a performance.
Johns said the three members agree on one thing: GO KNIGHTS. He added they won't take the stage.
But they will support the team loudly and be there in spirit. The band announced an indefinite hiatus in 2011.
Newcastle's tie to Silverchair runs deep. Andrew Johns once took teenage frontman Daniel from his bed in 1997.
This was to celebrate the Knights' first premiership.
- 2011
- Hiatus announced
- 1997
- Johns' famous kidnapping
- 18 years old
- Daniel's age then
- 1997
- Newcastle's first premiership
Why it mattersFans hoping for a surprise comeback won't get it. But it shows the band members still agree on what matters.
AustraliaNewcastle will miss out on a star-studded pre-game performance, though Silverchair's support adds another layer to the city's grand final fever.
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