‘Punk poet laureate’ John Cooper Clarke turns 70: Happy birthday to the Bard of Salford
The Bard of Salford John Cooper Clarke turns 70 today, and doesn’t look a day older than when he burst onto the scene over 40 years ago.
RIP Pete Shelley: A tribute to the Buzzcocks innovator, the voice of a generation
A Manchester lad who helped changed the face of music forever, Pete Shelley will go down in the annals of history for his contribution to punk.
‘A city with so much collective talent’: Manchester’s rock icons go on display at Central Library
A free exhibition is taking place celebrating Manchester’s rock music legends from the dawn of punk to present day.
MM’s top five… Manchester guitarists
MM’s top five Manchester guitarists