30 Jahre? Es kommt einem doch vor als wäre es gestern gewesen als The Mission ganz viel Licht und Nebel in die düstere Musiklandschaft gebracht haben und das noch dazu mit einem richtigen Schlagzeug.

Mastermind Wayne Hussey hat die richtigen Worte an seine Fans parat:

„30 bloody years! Who would’ve thought it, eh? As we were well renowned for our, ahem, lifestyle choices, shall we say, I remember Melody Maker ran an office pool betting which member of The Mission would die first. I seem to remember Mick was the favourite with yours truly running a close 2nd. Well, we’re still here, alive and well and still going strong. It seems to me that anyone who survives past the age of 50 in this business these days is given honorary legendary status. It’s cheaply given, in my opinion, but we’ll take it.

I seriously never thought I’d see this day but 30 years is a remarkable achievement. Not one we could have achieved without the support and patronage of our brilliant audience. This celebration is for them as much as it is for our retirement funds.“