‘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.
‘I’ve had people laughing, crying, even making sandwiches for me’: Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock praises ‘fantastic’ Manchester
He’s still got it – original Sex Pistols’ bass guitarist, Glen Matlock, provided an engaging performance at The Deaf Institute to conclude his UK Winter Tour.
‘Hats off to Manchester’: Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock on band bust ups and dodging derby day trouble ahead of The Deaf Institute gig
“Perfect your right hook,” was the reply of former Sex Pistols member Glen Matlock when asked whether he had advice for bands at loggerheads.
Music mega-fan hoping to reform cult Manchester punk band for one-off gig
Cult Manchester punk band Slaughter and the Dogs could be reunited in their original line-up for a one-off gig… if a mega-fan has his way.
Hallé of fame: Orchestra wow crowds with medley of Manchester music from Oasis to The Smiths
A classical makeover for some of Manchester’s finest music as the Hallé Orchestra conduct a celebratory concert for the Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel’s 10th anniversary