Anthony Wilson, the man who founded Factory records and played a key part in the evolution of the famous Manchester music scene in the 80s, has died today aged just 57.
He was the man who brought us Joy Division, New Order and the Happy Mondays, as well as the infamous Hacienda nightclub, and so must be marked as one of those rare ambassadors of British musical talent who will be sorely missed.
It does not bear considering how the musical map would have been redefined if the man had not taken a chance on that small experimental band named Joy Division, and how without the Happy Mondays the Britpop revolution may never have happened and anthems such as Wonderwall, Common People and Bittersweet Symphony may have never graced our ears.
One thing is for certain though, with a legacy like that, your memory will live on in the hearts of fans of great British music for eternity.
1 comment:
I LOVE YOUR WORK.
Tony Wilson, what a MAVERICK!
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