‘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.
The Fall frontman Mark E Smith dies aged 60
The famously prolific musician, who formed The Fall in Prestwich in 1976, fell ill last year and cancelled a number of US tour dates.
Gig review: The Fall @ Lower Kersal Social Club, Salford
Mark E Smith, lead-singer of The Fall has built up a reputation as one of Manchester’s most famous old bastards.
MM’s top five… Manchester bands
MM reporter James Pomfret has tough task of whittling them down
MM’s top five… Manchester bands
MM reporter James Pomfret has tough task of whittling them down