August 11, 200718 yr Probably of interest to many of our UK members. Tributes paid to 'Mr Manchester'Anthony Wilson Anthony Wilson was an influential figure in the "Madchester" scene Tony Wilson's life Hundreds of tributes have been paid to Tony Wilson, the man behind some of Manchester's most successful bands. The founder of Factory Records, the label which launched New Order and the Happy Mondays, died of cancer on Friday at the age of 57. Wilson, dubbed Mr Manchester, was diagnosed during a routine visit to the doctor last year. TV presenter Terry Christian said: "No Tony Wilson, no Manchester music scene." BBC Report
August 11, 200718 yr abit of a shock reading that.think about all the great bands that followed new order-the smiths,happy mondays,the stone roses,echo & the bunnymen,the doves.
August 12, 200718 yr Amazing, how fast time passed. The Joy Division, NewOrder, - it was just like yesterday.... That sucks.
August 13, 200718 yr Although he was suspect with his comments about Liverpool, and an MUFC supporter, I forgave him because he gave me two of my favourite bands- Happy Mondays and New order. He was also involved with setting up the Hacienda, which had a big influence on the dance scene. It's frightening to think that these people who had a big influence on my life: Strummer, Peel, Wilson have now all died. None of them that old either. We need the Wilson/Peel types as an intidote to the Cowell's of this world. spot
August 13, 200718 yr Although he was suspect with his comments about Liverpool, and an MUFC supporter, I forgave him because he gave me two of my favourite bands- Happy Mondays and New order. He was also involved with setting up the Hacienda, which had a big influence on the dance scene. It's frightening to think that these people who had a big influence on my life: Strummer, Peel, Wilson have now all died. None of them that old either. We need the Wilson/Peel types as an intidote to the Cowell's of this world. spot in this day and age 57 is too young to die regardless of sickness ,his bands and music will live on
August 13, 200718 yr A great mancunian...pity he was a red though! Yeah. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times including the opening of the Hacienda. R.I.P.
August 13, 200718 yr A great mancunian...pity he was a red though! Yeah. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times including the opening of the Hacienda. R.I.P. Hhhmmmm, my image of you has changed somewhat over the years Boj.... redrus
August 14, 200718 yr A great mancunian...pity he was a red though! Yeah. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times including the opening of the Hacienda. R.I.P. Hhhmmmm, my image of you has changed somewhat over the years Boj.... For the better me hopes Red. Shudder to think what your'e original image was
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