Muse given opportunity to run Teignmouth for a day
Published Jul 21 2012, 11:37 BST | By Paul Martinovic
Muse have been offered the opportunity to run their hometown of Teignmouth for a day.The trio all hail from Teignmouth, and returned to the town to run with the Olympic torch earlier in the year.
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According to NME, Teignbridge District Council leader Jeremy Christophers has extended an open invitation to the rockers to take control of the town on a day of their choice.
Speaking in a promotional video, Christophers said: "[Muse] are the biggest rock band on the planet.
"I've invited Matt Bellamy and the band to come in and run the council for the day."
Bellamy also spoke of his affection for the Devonian town, saying: "We'd like to play down here as much as we can. I bet you, ten years to the day, we'll be back here."
Muse have composed the official London 2012 anthem 'Survival' and recently released the tracklisting for their new album The 2nd Law.
Watch the promotional video for Teignmouth featuring Christophers' comments below:
So when do people who write music and play instruments suddenly become able to be involved in local government?
July 22nd 2012 at 7:20am
It's only a day - they're hardly going to declare war on Narnia...
July 22nd 2012 at 12:26pm
i love teignmouth use to go all the time when i live in torquay
July 21st 2012 at 6:58pm
Why? It's a really grotty and rundown little Victorian seaside resort with a massive multi-lane road running almost through the centre. It makes Torquay look like Venice.
July 22nd 2012 at 10:29am
I wish I lived in Teignmouth :P
July 21st 2012 at 2:02pm(+1 like)
Ditto! :)
July 21st 2012 at 5:55pm(+1 like)