Hundreds queue for surprise Foo Fighters gig as tickets sell out in two hours

Foo Fighters surprised fans by announcing a series of live shows, one of which was a gig at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. When tickets went on sale at noon GMT, throngs of fans lined up along Whitworth Street, leading to a rapid sell-out within just two hours. The band set a limit of two tickets per person, available only in person, and wristbands were given to keep things orderly. With the venue holding 1,500 people, the excitement was palpable. Additional shows in Dublin and London were also announced for the following days.

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