Imelda 621 Posted January 29, 2021 Thought I'd start a thread for the musical and cultural phenomenon of Madchester seeing as many of the scene's movers and shakers are now entering their 60's, hoovered up vast amounts of drugs at the time, and are highly obitable. Triggered by watching this video and having a gasp at the state of Mike Pickering (Hacienda DJ, M People) - skip to 4.30. He looks terrible. On the other hand most of New Order look pretty good (although Bernard is now morphing into the old bloke who sits in the same chair in the pub every weekday afternoon nursing a pint of bitter, reading the paper and occasionally reminiscing about his time working for the local bus company). 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 293 Posted January 29, 2021 Not this again. Completely unnecessary threads 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,585 Posted January 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, Leon Brittan said: Not this again. Completely unnecessary threads @NotTheNagsHeadReading is at least trying to contribute some originality. All you do around here is complain constantly. 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,386 Posted January 29, 2021 I think it’s a fine idea for a thread, quite honestly! You’re right about Pickering. He looks 85, poor bastard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Leon Brittan said: Not this again. Completely unnecessary threads Exactly. Name one person who this thread was needed for. Just give me a name. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,585 Posted January 29, 2021 59 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Exactly. Name one person who this thread was needed for. Just give me a name. Shaun Ryder. Now STFU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,170 Posted January 31, 2021 On 29/01/2021 at 20:00, The Quim Reaper said: I think it’s a fine idea for a thread, quite honestly! You’re right about Pickering. He looks 85, poor bastard. Re: Pickering, he's certainly aged but he's 62 so is no spring chicken. Not convinced he looks or sounds seriously ill though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted May 10, 2021 Shaun Ryder says that the 20 years of heroin abuse (he didn't abuse it, did he? He used it the way it's supposed to...) didn't lead to any lasting damage. Apparently, he had low testosterone, but he got it fixed and now his hair is growing back somewhat.. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/may/10/shaun-ryder-i-was-a-heroin-addict-for-20-odd-years-but-theres-been-no-damage-off-that He does have hereditary thyroid problems, though, and a new hip. And ADHS and dyslexia. There'll be a new album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted June 19, 2021 Shaun Ryder appeared on everyone's favourite news channel dropped a live F bomb but appeared to be cosplaying Alan Brazil's unhealthier alter ego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted July 13, 2021 Shaun Ryder suffers from testicle cysts, but they are not cancer: https://www.radiox.co.uk/news/music/happy-mondays-shaun-ryder-testicle-cysts-clear-cancer/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted July 15, 2022 Should probably crosspost the death of Paul Ryder here. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,033 Posted November 3, 2023 Report of the death from cancer of original Stone Roses bassist Pete Garner, who left just before fame beckoned: https://www.gigslutz.co.uk/pete-garner-original-stone-roses-bassist-dies/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted November 6, 2023 On 03/11/2023 at 11:32, YoungWillz said: Report of the death from cancer of original Stone Roses bassist Pete Garner, who left just before fame beckoned: https://www.gigslutz.co.uk/pete-garner-original-stone-roses-bassist-dies/ Just also got a Mirror breaking news push notification from their app. Mirror Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted January 21 Small Shaun Ryder interview: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/21/sunday-with-shaun-ryder-i-would-be-out-on-my-bike-now-if-i-wasnt-talking-to-you So far he's got one false hip, a chip in his spine and thyroidism. He seems to be doing alright, all things considered. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted January 21 9 hours ago, gcreptile said: Small Shaun Ryder interview: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/21/sunday-with-shaun-ryder-i-would-be-out-on-my-bike-now-if-i-wasnt-talking-to-you So far he's got one false hip, a chip in his spine and thyroidism. He seems to be doing alright, all things considered. Loved the annual Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery a couple of weeks back THIS won joint third place, characterful shot of our Sean partaking of a vape 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,033 Posted February 12 Report of the death of Steven Tajti, member of Paris Angels who had a few minor UK chart singles and were probably known as the early band of Paul Wagstaff who went on to Happy Mondays/Black Grape: Drummer Simon Worrall died in 2011. The band were in the UK Indie Chart top ten for a while with Perfume, but the same single only managed a peak of 55 on the Official Chart in July 1991: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,132 Posted February 12 I like that. Never heard it before. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted February 12 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Report of the death of Steven Tajti, member of Paris Angels who had a few minor UK chart singles and were probably known as the early band of Paul Wagstaff who went on to Happy Mondays/Black Grape: Drummer Simon Worrall died in 2011. The band were in the UK Indie Chart top ten for a while with Perfume, but the same single only managed a peak of 55 on the Official Chart in July 1991: A really underappreciated track. First heard on the classic Indie Top CD - volume 10, the best in the series! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 879 Posted February 12 I remember coming across them on the radio (Scope) years and years ago. Never quite made it. RIP. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted August 27 6 minutes ago, Toast said: Anyone else think Oasis are the most overrated bunch of posers ever?? Basically a glorified Beatles tribute act who reckon they’re hot shit 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,086 Posted August 28 They certainly 'borrowed' a lot from Slade, T Rex, Beatles, Glitter and the Coca-Cola advert. On the other hand they were the biggest British band of the 90s by far, Liam Gallagher had an incredible voice (which is still in pretty good nick), Noel is probably the best UK melody writer since McCartney, a couple of the songs have effectively reached national treasure status, and they also have popularity with the younger generation who weren't around in the 90s. The numbers don't lie and this tour will dwarf any other British band reunion there has ever been (far ahead of Blur, Police, Stone Roses etc). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,132 Posted August 28 5 hours ago, Youth in Asia said: Liam Gallagher had an incredible voice His horrible whiny voice is one of the reasons I dislike Oasis. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,903 Posted August 28 18 hours ago, JR976evil said: Anyone else think Oasis are the most overrated bunch of posers ever?? Basically a glorified Beatles tribute act who reckon they’re hot shit I can take or leave Oasis, I just can't stand their fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted August 28 16 minutes ago, Handrejka said: I can take or leave Oasis, I just can't stand their fans. Tend to be either terribly middle class twats who consider them edgy and authentic, or scally gobshites 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
