Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson had hardly a voice left to sing with but he powered on to make sure they never missed a beat in Southampton . The inaugural TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions came to a spectacular close with headliners Kaiser Chiefs dazzling Guildhall Square on Sunday. Hits like Ruby, I Predict a Riot and the intense show-closer Oh My God ensured the night was a testament to their enduring appeal and stage prowess.
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Leeds United football fan Wilson took to the stage at around 8:30pm and was buoyed by an England win despite audibly suffering from illness. Wilson reassured the crowd that he did not care how he sounded on his Monday morning radio appearance - and they agreed to help him sing the hits. (Image: Allan Jones) Guildhall Square was packed with Three Lions shirts after a show-stopping late win over Slovakia in the European Championship round of 16.
Kaiser Chiefs played for just over an hour and returned for a much-anticipated encore after initially departing the st.