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Take a step back and look at the stories behind some of our greatest musicians and bands from across the ages – Where they came from and how they impacted our communities.

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The Beatles Final Tour of the USA

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Cliff Richard Music Magazine 1959
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Cliff Richard and the Shadows’ Iconic British No. 1 Single: “Livin’ Doll”

In the annals of British rock ‘n’ roll history, Cliff Richard and the Shadows stand tall as pioneers who left an indelible mark ...
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The Smiths – The Story

It’s a commonly held belief that The Smiths started life when guitarist Johnny Marr knocked on singer Morrissey’s door in May 1982 and ...
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American pop singer David Cassidy performing at Belle Vue Manchester during his European Tour. Fans watching the performance. 13th March 1973. – Source: Belle Vue Manchesters Playground – iNostalgia Publishing / MirrorPix
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Belle Vue – The Golden Age of Music

Belle Vue basked in a golden age of popular music in the 1970s as almost every major band and artist made a beeline ...
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The night when Punk rock exploded onto the national scene – right here in Manchester in 1976!

It was described, quite simply, as the gig that changed the world. The date was June 4th, 1976. The venue was Manchester’s Lesser ...
By Malcolm PhebyOctober 10, 20220
Northern Soul dancers at Wigan Casino, February 1975 – Source: Around Manchester in the 1970s, iNostalgia Publishing/Mirrorpix
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From Formby to Fame – Wigan’s rich musical heritage

Popular music has always struck a vibrant chord in Wigan, stretching from George Formby and his father right through to 90s rock group ...
By Malcolm PhebyOctober 7, 20220
Sandie Shaw and Ken Dodd appear on the ABC Television Show 'Doddy's Music Box.' They are pictured in the 1912 Rover car used in the show, which is filmed in Didsbury, Manchester. 24th January 1967.
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Doddy’s Music Box, Ken Dodd and the Diddymen

If you were watching TV on Saturday evenings in the late 1960s, the chances are you’d see the unmistakable toothy grin of Ken ...
By Malcolm PhebySeptember 2, 20220

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