Though LCD Soundsystem will play SNL for the first time on Feb. 26, the rock group has longtime roots in New York. Learn more here!
When Saturday Night Live finally returns on Feb.26 after an extended hiatus, the show will be back with a bang; comedian John Mulaney will join the five-timers club, and rock group LCD Soundsystem will make their debut on the SNL stage. Although the Brooklyn-based group may be gracing Studio 6H for the first time, they’ve been together for over 20 years, and have had quite the musical and emotional journey.5 things to know about the band ahead of their performance, here. First formed by frontman James Murphy in 2002, the rock group will celebrate their 20th year as a unit this year; and it’s been quite the ride. The band has been nominated for three Grammy Awards but didn’t win their first until 2018 when their hit “Tonite” took home the trophy for Best Electronic/Dance Recording. The band has had loyalty to New York since the beginning and played their first-ever shows as a group in Brooklyn.
