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Happy Mondays are an alternative rock band formed in Salford, Greater Manchester, UK in 1985. The band is fronted by Shaun Ryder, who formed the band with his brother Paul Ryder, who played bass. The rest of the band consists of their friend Bez, who danced and played percussion, plus guitarist Mark Day, keyboardist Paul Davis, and drummer Gary Whelan. There are several theories about why the Happy Mondays are called what they are. |
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Klaxons' James Righton, Keira Knightly Engaged
Date: May 25, 2012
Klaxons keyboardist James Righton is now engaged to actress Keira Knightley . The happy news was confirmed by her publicist, who ever-so-slyly told the Daily Mail, "I can confirm that Keira is engaged to be married to James Righton." Their relationship has mainly been kept under wraps, as the British rocker has yet to accompany Knightley to any public events. The 27-year-old Knightley and 28 ...
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Bob Dylan's Most Emo Lyrics
Date: May 24, 2012
Bob Dylan is one of America's musical fountainheads. He distilled folk, blues, rock, jazz and more into a singular style, one that would be reduced, reused and recycled throughout the years by hundreds of artists including himself. One thing that Dylan is revered for above all else is his contribution to the lyrical canon -- many call him a poet (and many refuse to acknowledge him as anything ...
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This Week in Music History: May 20 - 26 -- John Lennon Gives Peace a Nap, Nirvana Baby Takes a Dip, Tommy Lee Goes to ...
Date: May 23, 2012
The depths of May seems to be the perfect season for fomenting protest. Perhaps that explains Arcade Fire 's act of supporting Quebec student protesters on Saturday Night Live recently. Win Butler and crew's act of solidarity wasn't the only rebellious music moment that occurred this week in history. This was the week that Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young wrote "Ohio" in 1970 and warned everyone ...
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Stone Roses working on new material
Date: May 22, 2012
Screenwriter Chris Coghill revealed the Stone Roses have been working on new tracks as their comeback gigs draw closer. Coghill is working on a new film set in 1990 when the Roses played their legendary Spike Island gig and the writer said the band were in full support of the movie.
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Rave marks Hacienda anniversary
Date: May 22, 2012
The legendary Hacienda nightclub in Manchester is revived for a one-off party to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
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This Week in Music History: May 13 - 19 -- Ian Curtis and Frank Sinatra Died, Tom Petty Survived, Britney Spears Lied
Date: May 16, 2012
When you're listening to your iTunes on shuffle and it kicks out Interpol , the Bravery or She Wants Revenge , you probably have a hard time distinguishing between them, right? We don't mean to beat a 2006-era joke into the ground, but they all do sound kinda the same. Which is quite unlike their spiritual fathers, '70s British post-punkers Joy Division . Now that's a band that still sounds ...
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Release: Brian Jonestown Massacre - Aufheben
Date: May 10, 2012
What you'd get if The Stones were smoking a hookah in Finland while writing a film score. Nice.
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Skinny Lister: Folk's festival fixtures
Date: May 08, 2012
Folk five-piece Skinny Lister on making morris dancing music cool
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