Bored in the Office

Redevelopment - Salford

Simply Red - If you dont know me by now

Simply Red- Stars

Simply Red You Make Me Feel Brand New

Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red

An initially controversial group, boycotted by local media for their "yobbo pop band punk" image. Appeared in 1985 in local venues like the Boardwalk and the Haçienda . The band explained their enigmatic name : "Something hard and something pretty; something noisy but tuneful". Overtly Mancunian,...

The Haçienda was the product of Manchester - its people, its mood and its time. From an initial idea by Rob Gretton (manager of Joy Division), and the TV broadcaster and music entrepreneur Anthony Wilson, the nightclub was set up as a then "alternative" platform and venue for new bands, many of...

salford reds

Davy Jones - The Monkees Although generally considered to be an American pop group, Davy Jones was the Manchester born vocal element in the group. The line-up included Mike Nesmith (guitar and vocals), Peter Tork (bass and vocals), and Mickey Dolenz (drums and vocals). Formed in 1966, they were...