Kendal Calling organisers have announced legendary and controversial American Hip-Hop group Public Enemy will be touching down in the fields for a rare UK festival appearance.

Also flying the flag for the US in the festival's latest lineup additions is Steven Gene Wold, commonly known as Seasick Steve.

Born in Oakland, California and now in his 70s, Steve has been singing the blues and playing guitar since the age of eight.

He began playing music for a living in the early 1960s, in bands and as a solo musician, but it was not until he played on Later… with Jools Holland on New Year’s Eve in 2006 that he made his breakthrough in the UK.

Also added to the bill is Johnny Marr, who formed The Smiths in 1982 when he was just 18.

They went onto become one of the most important bands in the history of music and he one of the greatest guitarists the UK has ever produced.

Post-Smiths, Marr has spent his time playing guitar in a succession of great acts such as The Pretenders, The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs bringing a shimmering majesty to their recordings and live shows and finally released his debut solo album The Messenger which has been met with huge critical acclaim.

More acts across all 12 stages are to be announced as well as attractions including a real ale festival and comedy.

Tickets are available at www.kendalcalling.com