Manchester Music Scene by Ellie Toner

THE SMITHS

elliereeves_96 — 2015-03-18 17:30:15 UTC

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. Critics have called them the most important rock band to emerge from the Manchester Music Scene. The Smiths are defiantly my favourite band from the Manchester Music scene. However the band split up along time ago and I'm considering writing about the split and Morrissey going solo.

OASIS

elliereeves_96 — 2015-03-18 17:31:11 UTC

Oasis, formerly known as 'The Rain' were an English Rock band from Manchester who still to this day inspire other musicians and people across the globe. Oasis have had eight UK number-one singles and eight UK number-one albums, and won fifteen NME Awards. The bands front man Liam Gallagher is known for his notorious attitude and bad behaviour, this is something I'm considering writing about for my article.

Hacienda Family Tree -

elliereeves_96 — 2015-03-20 13:55:40 UTC

Manchester Music Scene - Tour

elliereeves_96 — 2015-06-26 20:35:53 UTC

I was lucky enough to go on a Manchester Music Scene tour with Craig Gill (Drummer from Inspiral Carpets) On the tour we got to visit historical locations such as the Hacienda Apartments which was formerly the Hacienda night club. We also visited where the bands recorded albums and socialized. The tour was a good experience and I got to speak to someone who had first hand knowledge and experience of the 'Madchester Scene'

Manchester Music Scene Tour

elliereeves_96 — 2015-06-26 20:41:58 UTC

MANCHESTER MUSIC PLAYLIST

elliereeves_96 — 2015-06-26 20:42:30 UTC

To get me inspired for writing the article I created a playlist of all the bands from the 'Madchester' Scene. Starting with Happy Mondays -

Hallelujah.

Oasis - Wonderwall

elliereeves_96 — 2015-06-26 20:45:14 UTC

One of Oasis most successful songs, that still gets played to this day. Oasis have inspired artists across the globe.

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out - Tony Fletcher

elliereeves_96 — 2015-06-26 20:46:57 UTC

I decided I was going to do my article on The Smiths break up and Morrissey going solo. I found this book and it really helped with my research towards the article.

Hacienada

elliereeves_96 — 2015-06-26 20:55:20 UTC

The Hacienda was a nightclub and music venue in Manchester. It became most famous during "Madchester" Scene. The club was labelled the worlds most famous club in the world by Newsweek Magazine. The Hacienda opened in 1982 and survived until 1997. The Hacienda is associated with the rise of acid and house music.

Hacienda Apartments

elliereeves_96 — 2015-06-26 20:56:39 UTC

Apartments were built on the site after the club was demolished. The block's underground car park has pillars decorated in the club's yellow and black stripes.