On this day: December 22, 1988 – Morrissey performs his first solo gig
Thirty years ago to the day, Morrissey performed for the first time as a solo artist, and with that stood at the forefront of a British cultural movement for the last time.
Thirty years ago to the day, Morrissey performed for the first time as a solo artist, and with that stood at the forefront of a British cultural movement for the last time.
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.
Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is set to finish off his Call The Comet Tour in Manchester.
Did you know that Manchester is the home of the industrial revolution or the place where the first programmable computer was made?
An alluring tale of adolescent unpredictability, Rubber Ring is the debut play by Norfolk playwright James McDermott
Morrissey, love him or hate him, is an undeniably large icon in pop culture.
“Perfect your right hook,” was the reply of former Sex Pistols member Glen Matlock when asked whether he had advice for bands at loggerheads.
The Lowry is hosting a photographic exhibition to mark 30 years since The Smiths released The Queen Is Dead.
Music and written art has long been at the centre of Manchester’s illustrious heritage, producing many legendary figures.
One of the first things that came to mind before sitting down to listen to Johnny Marr’s live record was along the lines of: are live albums still a thing?
The former manager of The Smiths, Joe Moss, has died at the age of 72.
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