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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 ...
Local History
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 ...
Local History
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 ...
Local History
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 ...
Local History
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 ...
Music History
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 ...
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