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It's been 30 years since Sleeper released their first single and to mark the anniversary, the band are heading out on a greatest hits tour. Louise Wener speaks to Dan Walker about being "treated on a different level" during what she describes as a "really laddish time".

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TeddyDuchamp1 year ago

@ReaLouisewener @mrdanwalker Quick point of order...Sleeper released their debut single in 1993, not 1995!

Solar Heavy1 year ago

new single called Stargazing is out now!

Matt1 year ago

@Sleepertweeting @ReaLouisewener @mrdanwalker I like Dan, but has he been hiding under a rock? Sleeper have been back for ages - and we're all extremely happy about it!

Tonij 🎧1 year ago

@ReaLouisewener @mrdanwalker In case you missed it @Britpopmemories

Gavin Owen1 year ago

@ReaLouisewener @mrdanwalker Saw them live back in November they were great

Dan Smith1 year ago

@ReaLouisewener @mrdanwalker @maximusdogface2

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