Turnstile Shock UK Fans With First-Ever Live Cover Of The Stone Roses’ ‘I Wanna Be Adored’

Turnstile gave UK music fans a historic surprise during their headlining concert at The Piece Hall in Halifax on August 26. The Baltimore rock outfit stunned attendees by performing a live cover of The Stone Roses' legendary anthem "I Wanna Be Adored" for the very first time in front of an audience. The unexpected tribute instantly set the Yorkshire venue ablaze. While the band previously laid down a studio rendition of the 1989 Madchester staple for Australian radio station Triple J’s popular "Like A Version" cover series back in March, they had never actually played the track during a live gig until this week.

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Frontman Brendan Yates has long been open about his deep affection for the British indie classic. Speaking about the track around the time of their Australian radio session earlier this year, the vocalist admitted the song stands as one of his absolute favorite tracks of all time, praising its simple structure and calling it an unconventional and beautiful masterpiece. Guitarist Meg Mills previously echoed that admiration, giving special props to the iconic bassline originally crafted by Mani. Mills noted that for anyone growing up in the UK with alternative music tastes, The Stone Roses are foundational royalty, making a live tribute on British soil feel like a natural salute to the legendary group.

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The Stone Roses cover was not the only surprise track featured during the memorable evening. Right before stepping onto the stage to unleash their high-energy set, the Baltimore band made a dramatic entrance by walking out to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s timeless hit duet "Islands In The Stream". The Halifax gig marks another high-flying moment for Turnstile as they continue touring behind their acclaimed catalog. By combining their signature hardcore sound with deep respect for rock history, the group proved once again why they remain one of the most thrilling and unpredictable live acts around.