On August 10, 2007, Anthony Howard Wilson died aged 57. He was radio and television presenter, a journalist for Granada Television and the BBC, nightclub manager (Haçienda), manager of bands A Certain Radio and Durutti Column, best known as one of the co-founders of “Factory Records” (Happy Mondays, Joy Division and New Order). Wilson was known as “Mr. Manchester”, for his work in the promotion of the culture of Manchester.
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Happy Mondays: Bummed
In November 1988, “Factory” label released “Bummed”, the second Happy Mondays album. It was recorded in August 1988, at “Slaughterhouse” in Great Driffeld, East Yorkshire, ”Strawberry Studios” in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and was produced by Martin Hannett.
Personnel:
- Shaun Ryder– vocals
- Mark “Cow” Day– guitar
- Paul Davis– keyboards
- Steve Hopkins- piano
- Horseman – banjo
- Paul “Horse” Ryder– bass
- Gary Whelan– drums
- Mark “Bez” Berry Bez – percussion
- Dave Hassell – percussion
- The Slaughterhouse, Colin Richardson, John Spence, John Pennington, Strawberry, Laurence Diana – engineer
- Central Station Design – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Shaun Ryder, Paul Ryder, Mark Day, Gary Whelan and Mark Berry, except where noted.
- Country Song
- Moving in With
- Mad Cyril – opens with the line “We’ve Been Courteous”
- Fat Lady Wrestlers
- Performance
- Brain Dead – Ryder’s opening “You’re rendering that scaffolding dangerous!” is a quote from the movie “Gimme Shelter”
- Wrote for Luck
- Bring a Friend
- Do It Better
- Lazy Itis – the song borrows from “Ticket to Ride” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and nods to “Family Affair” and “Gonna Make You a Star” by David Essex
Happy Mondays: Squirrel And G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out)
In April 1987, “Factory” label released “Squirrel and G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out)”, the debut Happy Mondays album. It was recorded in December 1986, and was produced by John Cale.
Personnel:
- Shaun Ryder– vocals
- Mark “Cow” Day – guitar
- Paul Davis – keyboards
- Paul Ryder– bass
- Gary Whelan – drums
- Mark “Bez” Berry– percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul Davis, Mark “Bez” Berry, Paul Rider, Shaun Rider, Gary Whelan and Mark “Cow” Day.
- Kuff Dam
- Tart Tart
- Enery
- Russell
- Olive Oil
- Weekend S
- Little Matchstick Owen
- Oasis
- Desmond
- Cob 20
Happy Mondays: Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches
On November 27, 1990, “Factory Records” label released “Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches”, the third Happy Mondays album. It was recorded in 1990, and was produced by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne.
Personnel:
- Shaun Ryder– vocals
- Mark Day – lead guitar, rhythm guitar
- Paul Davis – keyboards
- Paul Ryder– bass guitar
- Gary Whelan – drums, programming
- Tony Castro – percussion
- Bez– mover and shaker
- Rowetta– vocals
- Simon Machan – original programming
- Ray Blair – recording
- Paul Oakenfold– arrangements, mixing
- Steve Osborne– arrangements, mixing
- Dale Lavi – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Shaun Ryder, Paul Ryder, Mark Day, Paul Davis and Gary Whelan except where noted.
- Kinky Afro
- God’s Cop
- Donovan
- Grandbag’s Funeral
- Loose Fit
- Dennis and Lois
- Bob’s Yer Uncle – Happy Mondays, Steve Osborne, Paul Oakenfold
- Step On – John Kongos, Christos Demetriou
- Holiday
- Harmony
James Hannett
On April 9, 1991, James Martin Hannett died aged 43. Initially credited as Martin Zero, he was a record producer and an original partner and director at “Factory Records” (together with Tony Wilson). Zero worked with The Smiths, New Order, Joy Division, Happy Mondays, Magazine, U2 and The Psychedelic Furs.
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