Tony Wilson

Wilson's freedom honour

Manchester Evening News (Free subscription) | yesterday

TONY Wilson is being given freedom of the city. He will join only 75 individuals and six regiments who have been recognised in this way.

Iowa Liberal: Late greats. Tony Wilson interviews The Smiths.

BlogNetNews.com/Iowa (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008

Tony Wilson interviewing The Smiths on Grenada Reports: Tony Wilson “passed” on having the The Smiths on Factory but it needs to be recognized that at that time the labels two championed acts, Stockholm Monsters and James, weren’t selling as many records as they were expected. The much anticipated new [...]

Martin Hannett and Tony Wilson at Strawberry Studios in July 1980

Bedazzled! (Free subscription) | 19/11/2008

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From The Factory to the Allotment: Tony Wilson, Urbanist

StrangeHarvest.com (Free subscription) | 16/11/2008

I've been spending an inordinate amount of time in Lancashire allotments on a research trip sponsored by Livesey/Wilson associates - the regeneration consultants set up by the late Tony Wilson and his partner Yvette. Yes, that Tony Wilson: Factory records, the Hacienda, Joy Division et al. This boggy, scrubby, almost abandoned allotment overlooking Accrington seems...

Alan McGee quits stuff... compares himself to Tony Wilson... likes records

Electric Roulette (Free subscription) | 31/10/2008

... things, like dinosaurs or trams or something. I think I'm a man of the times, kind of like Tony Wilson really. We don't really have a place in the music industry anymore because we actually like music. I think the prerequisite for being in the music industry is not liking music and playing the corporate game, agreeing with your boss." Y'know, we like a ranter... but I know loads of...

A good cuppa: The lowdown

Manchester Evening News (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008

A CUP of tea in Manchester is somewhat akin to a dish of goulash in Hungary or a bowl of ceviche in Ecuador or a glass of Bordeaux in, ahem, Bordeaux.Many a famed Mancunian – Tony Wilson, Friedrich Engels, Morrissey – have cited this oriental infusion as their stimulant of choice.As ubiquitous as members of Elbow and as idiosyncratic as the rain.Tea is sort of a big deal in this city....

Edinburgh Division

Cerysmatic Factory (Free subscription) | 15/11/2008

The 2nd installment of The Guardian's Label of Love series , focuses on Tony Wilson acolyte Alan Horne's Postcard Records. Josef K's Paul Haig cites the Factory influence: " Glasgow bands were more jangly and influenced by West Coast Americana . In Edinburgh, it was definitely darker, and was hugely influenced by Joy Division. " (An influence on Haig that continues to this day as seen...

Littlewoods Direct top in 100 survey

Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008

Littlewoods Direct top in 100 survey by , Liverpool Echo LIVERPOOL’S Littlewoods Direct was named best brand in the retail and mail order category of the North West Top 100 Brands Survey organised by law firm Hill Dickinson.Developer Urban Splash topped the property and construction sector and Co-operative Bank was successful in the best financial services brand.Tony Wilson, Hill Dickinson...

A Very Musical Christmas #1: 2008 Virgin Book of British Hit Singles

There Goes The Fear (Free subscription) | 09/11/2008

... are also some interesting page long asides about some of the most interesting artists (and, er, Tony Wilson) covering a bit about their stories, which is fascinating and gives a bit more depth to the facts. So, if you’re stuck for a useful Christmas present (or just a bloody good door stop) why not get yourself a copy of the 2008 Virgin Book of British Hit Singles? Buy a copy here...

PeterSectionKevinHook25Hewick: Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed?

Cerysmatic Factory (Free subscription) | 18/11/2008

18 November 2008PeterSectionKevinHook25Hewick: Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed? Be sure to check out the big-hearted 's blog entries covering the behind-the-scenes for the Peter Hook/Section 25 shows over at his Posted by: OMNY | 02:35 | 15 November 2008Edinburgh Division The of The Guardian's , focuses on Tony Wilson acolyte Alan Horne's Postcard Records.Josef K's Paul Haig cites the Factory...

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Cerysmatic Factory (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008

24 hours, the side project of ACR bassist Jez Kerr, will be playing their debut gig at the Kings Arms in Salford, Manchester on Sunday 3rd July as part of lindsey's (tony wilson's ex-wife)birthday celebrations.2 laptops, guitar, bass, drums and trumpet will rock the tiny stage in a sci-fi punk funk style- it's the first great gig of the summer and one everybody will claim they were at...

Joy in order for Factory fans...

Manchester Evening News (Free subscription) | 04/11/2008

... includes copies of invoices receipts and letters, including correspondence between Gretton and one Tony Wilson. who would become business partners.Free partyThe book is being launched tonight with a free party at the One Central Street nightclub, an event which will include legendary writer Jon Savage talking about Gretton, Joy Division and the book. Rob Gretton’s son Benedict will...

Affleck, Alba join 'Killer Inside Me'

Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008

... directing credits include Angelina Jolie's A Mighty Heart, comedy A Cock And Bull Story and Tony Wilson biopic 24 Hour Party People.

RNC, Greer blast 'bogus' Democrat lawsuit

The Buzz Florida Politics (Free subscription) | 31/10/2008

... Nor did the Florida GOP have anything to do with a mass vote challenge petition filed by Tony Wilson, the Republican candidate for sheriff in Glades County, Greer added.

I've quit music business, vows Scots pop guru Alan McGee

The Daily Record (Free subscription) | 31/10/2008

... like that."But I'm still going to be kicking about."I think I'm a man of the times, kind of like Tony Wilson."We don't really have a place in the music industry any more because we actually like music."I think the prerequisite for being in the music industry is not liking music and playing the corporate game, agreeing with your boss."Alan has also decided to make entry into his Death...

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