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‘Is that Gazza’? Glastonbury fans are left shocked by PJ Harvey guitarist’s uncanny resemblance to England legend Paul Gascoigne

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Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne

Followers of each soccer and music may have a troublesome option to make when watching TV within the subsequent few days – will it’s the Euros or Glastonbury?

However these watching PJ Harvey carry out on the long-lasting Pyramid Stage at present had been seemingly handled to the very best of each worlds.

Glastonbury viewers could not assist however examine the rock singer’s guitarist to England soccer legend Paul Gascoigne.

One shocked fan tweeted: ‘Is that Gazza taking part in guitar for PJ Harvey?’

One other stated: ‘How lengthy has Gazza been a guitarist in PJ Harvey’s band? Should be his twin.’

PJ Harvey's guitarist John Parish

Followers could not assist however examine PJ Harvey’s guitarist (proper) to England soccer legend Paul Gascoigne (left)

PJ Harvey takes to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Friday

PJ Harvey takes to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury on Friday

The singer wears a white dress with an intricately designed cape

The singer wears a white costume with an intricately designed cape

Fans enjoy the performance on the Pyramid Stage

Followers benefit from the efficiency on the Pyramid Stage

The iconic Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury can fit up to 120,000 audience members

The enduring Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury can match as much as 120,000 viewers members

Somebody added: ‘Nice to see Gazza’s obtained a brand new gig…. lead guitarist with PJ Harvey at Glastonbury.’

Former footballer Gascoigne, nicknamed Gazza, retired in 2004 however is extensively considered the most effective English gamers of all time.

He made 57 appearances for his nation and performed for a bunch of high sides together with Tottenham, Newcastle, Lazio and Rangers. 

Gascoigne is now 57 years outdated and has just lately opened up about his new life in retirement and his battle for sobriety.

He went to rehab for a seventh time for alcohol habit in 2014, attending a £6,000-a-month clinic in Southampton, and has even paid £20,000 to have anti-boozing pellets put into his abdomen in a bid to cease consuming.

The previous midfielder admitted throughout a 2021 interview with Excessive Efficiency that he’ll ‘at all times be an alcoholic’.

He additionally revealed that he lives in his agent’s spare room in Poole – seven miles outdoors of Bournemouth. 

So you possibly can think about individuals’s shock when it appeared as if Gascoigne had taken to the principle stage at Glastonbury.

Nevertheless it was in actual fact John Parish – a longtime musician who has labored with PJ Harvey since 1995 in addition to KT Tunstall and Tracy Chapman.

Parish, 65, was born in Somerset and now lives in Bristol – a mere two-hour drive away from his obvious twin Gasciogne.

PJ Harvey sings with John Parish in Madrid, Spain

PJ Harvey sings with John Parish in Madrid, Spain

Paul Gascoigne opened up on his never-ending battle to stay sober and on his new life living on the south coast in the spare room of his agent's alcohol-free house

Paul Gascoigne opened up on his unending battle to remain sober and on his new life residing on the south coast within the spare room of his agent’s alcohol-free home

'Gazza' is regarded as one of the best English players of all time with 57 caps for his country

‘Gazza’ is considered the most effective English gamers of all time with 57 caps for his nation

Gazza has struggled for sobriety since his retirement from football two decades ago

Gazza has struggled for sobriety since his retirement from soccer 20 years in the past

Gascoigne cries after England's World Cup semi-final defeat by West Germany in July, 1990

Gascoigne cries after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by West Germany in July, 1990

Gascoigne (pictured with Gary Lineker) played for clubs including Tottenham, Newcastle, Lazio and Rangers

Gascoigne (pictured with Gary Lineker) performed for golf equipment together with Tottenham, Newcastle, Lazio and Rangers

Rock megastars Coldplay shall be headlining the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night with R&B singer SZA main the present on Sunday.

In the meantime, nation pop icon Shania Twain has taken the coveted Legends slot on Sunday and is anticipated to drag a large crowd.

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