10/09/2015
So where do you start with Tony Wilson? TV newsreader, legendary record label founder, iconic nightclub owner, music conference organiser, gig promoter, writer, bar owner, professional promoter of Manchester and entrepreneur are just a few of the different hats that he wore.
Although he might never have played on a note on a record, it’s hard to think of anyone who had a greater influence on the music scene of the North West from the days of punk through to the 90s. Factory Records, The Hacienda, his ‘So It Goes’ TV show, gigs at The Factory Club – Wilson’s fingerprints are everywhere. Maybe he is best described on his gravestone – as a cultural catalyst.
We’re going to start the night with the album that paved the way for the future success of Factory Records – Unknown Pleasures, the iconic debut album by Joy Division.
As for the rest of the night – it’s up to you. We’ll play any tracks that you want – as long as the tune has some (even tenuous) Wilson connection then we’ll play it. It could be your favourite Factory track, a tune you heard in the Hacienda, a band you saw at the Factory Club or one that Wilson introduced on the TV. Don’t worry if you don’t have it on vinyl – get in touch and let us know in advance what you’d like to hear, and we’ll do our best to get our hands on a copy for you to play.
And if you have an anecdote about Wilson then please come along and share it. As Wilson is probably most famous for talking – especially about himself – then we’re sure it’s what he would have wanted!
GLOSSOP RECORD CLUB’S TONY WILSON NIGHT
Thursday 10th September, 8-11pm
Glossop Labour Club, Chapel Street, Glossop, SK13 8AT
FREE ADMISSION
Full details: http://wp.me/p3LKju-mQ
Darn it, there should have been a picture with that!
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I’ve fixed that for yer.
Nice work. Most kind. Thank you.
I’ll be there with my copy of ‘Break The Code’ by Miaow.
Amazing song.
Darn. I’m too busy with the start of the Manchester Food & Drink Festival that day and King Crimson the following night. I will hardly have chance to sober up for a week.
I may have chosen a track by Pete Atkin. His song lyrics were written by Clive James, who also appeared as a regular guest on So It Goes. Or possibly Liza Minnelli. The first time I saw Tony in person was as a guest at the opening of the Warner Brothers cinema in Bury. The film premiere was Police Academy 4 and there were actors from the film in attendance as well as from ITV’s The Bill. The official opening was performed by Lisa with a Z.
No it would have to be something by KLF. He went as a delegate to Tony’s In The City convention in Manchester and sat in a session where the Last Train to Trancentral Hitmakers explained why they burned £1,000,000.
https://youtu.be/frIUgilfsWA
If I had either of these on Vinyl I would bring along:
The huge Fac hit that never was:
and here’s a deep cut – psych rock from 1982 when it was probably utterly unfashionable needless to say this sank without trace. Sounds like the sort of thing Thee Oh Sees et al knock out on a regular basis
Talking of Tony, anyone seen this charity single/video, well worth a look…
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/video-st-anthony-ode-anthony-9829964
It’s a bit far for me to come from Singapore, but if your taking requests then it has to be this….
Yargo / The Other Side Of Midnight – the theme to his 80s late night Granada show.
I remember having the 12″ of this on tape but have never been able to find in a digital format.m
Sounds like it’ll be a great night.
Don’t forget to post about this week’s event @simongmusic
oh yeah! Thanks for the prod.