Tony Wilson RIP

RIP a legend. a truly premature and tragic death. considering the circumstances.

one regret is i never experienced the Haecienda when i had the chance.:(
 
Gutted:cry: Tony Wilson was a legend and this is a big loss to music, Factory Records was one of my fav labels ever,my ex bird will be especially upset over this, she used to be Tony's PA for a few years in Machester.

RIP TONY :cry:
 
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Tributes paid to 'Mr Manchester'

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Anthony Wilson was an influential figure in the "Madchester" scene
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Tony Wilson's life

Hundreds of tributes have been paid to Tony Wilson, the man behind some of Manchester's most successful bands. The founder of Factory Records, the label which launched New Order and the Happy Mondays, died of cancer on Friday at the age of 57.
Wilson, dubbed Mr Manchester, was diagnosed during a routine visit to the doctor last year.
TV presenter Terry Christian said: "No Tony Wilson, no Manchester music scene."
Stephen Morris, from Joy Division and New Order, who were signed to the Factory Records label, said he owed him his career.
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He would get the abuse and the vitriol that we all get if we're on television and it would amuse him
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TV Presenter Richard Madeley

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"New Order wouldn't have came to be what they are without Tony and the Factory Record label because he was very passionate about music and he believed the band should have total freedom," he said.
"He was I think, the only person in the music industry that didn't believe in contracts.
"You'd see him do deals with record companies and the whole thing was done on the back of his hand. You could literally do what you want."
TV Presenter Richard Madeley said: "He really didn't care what his colleagues or what the viewers thought about him because he had total belief in himself, and that was the most charming thing about Tony.
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"He would get the abuse and the vitriol that we all get if we're on television and it would amuse him."
Coronation Street star Michael LeVell, who plays mechanic Kevin, said Wilson was "one of the biggest and liveliest characters".
"He was never a man to mince his words. He just said what he thought and if you did not like it, 'stuff you'.
"He was a godsend to Manchester."
Paul Ryder, brother of Sean and the bassist of the Happy Mondays, shared his memories of Wilson.
"I was seventeen years old and I first met him, and I was a bit nervous.
"This was before we signed to Factory, his words to me were, you might not make any money on Factory, but I can guarantee you, you will see the world.
"And I thought that will do for me."
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Truly a great Mancunian... Anthony Wilson will be missed by many but only forgotten by a few
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Councillor Jim Battle


Dave Haslam, who Wilson gave a job DJ-ing at the Hacienda, said: "I'm just one of the many, many people, he opened doors for... He gave people like me an opportunity."
Peter Saville, from Factory Records, told BBC Newsnight Wilson was good at spotting things that become important.
He said: "Tony to me was an intellectual in popular culture. So whether it was television or music Tony brought a kind of gravitas to it and a sense of importance to it."
The deputy leader of Manchester City Council, Jim Battle, called Wilson a "truly great" Mancunian, saying he generated pride in the city.
'Massive loss'
Mr Battle said: "Anthony Wilson placed Manchester on the world stage at the leading edge of music and culture.
"Truly a great Mancunian. Anthony Wilson will be missed by many but only forgotten by a few."
BBC Radio Manchester presenter Terry Christian said he was absolutely devastated.
"I loved Tony. To me he is irreplaceable. It is a massive loss to Manchester," he said.
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A bolshy, no nonsense yet compassionate character. Tony Wilson epitomised the Mancunian psyche, his legacy will live on forever.
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Councillor Mike Amesbury

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"Tony was so full of life. He was fantastic and I never got tired of his company."
He added: "He was the icon figure we could all kick against. He was the whole representation of Manchester."
Flowers and tributes are also being left outside the Hacienda apartments in Whitworth Street West where Wilson's nightclub once stood.
One tribute said: "What a legend Manchester has lost, love will never tear us apart."
Another said: "You are a true icon, an inspiration, I truly wish that I could have known you.
"Your spirit will live on in Manchester. The people and the city will never, ever, forget you."
 
Sad news indeed

Sad news indeed, the world needs more people like him. Thats individuals who would try or say something different even if you disagreed with them as they had a point to make that they believed in.

I often disagreed with some of his views, but never his individualism but I guess thats healthy... life would be boring if we all thought the same- it's what makes life exciting

RIP Tony - ask Ian, "why?" for me if there is something after... another one lost too early

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A true legend has passed as Terry Christian summed it up beautifully

"no Tony Wilson, no Manchester music scene"

RIP Tony!!!:cry:
 
the same for me. tony was just starting out on granada reports when, as a young student, i saw my university careers 'advisor'
'i wanna be like tony wilson' says i
'who's he?' says he
i explained and he said forget about journalism, go forth and be an accountant.
'no friggin way' says i and promptly got a job as one. i hated every day of it and after a mere 20 years packed in everything and came here.

years later i knew tony ( i was involved in the regeneration of manchester with the movers and shakers of the early 90's) and he thought it was hilarious that anybody wanted to be like him - especially with his haircut and fashion sense at the time.

so thanks tony. my life in ibiza is partly down to you.
 
stephen said:
years later i knew tony ( i was involved in the regeneration of manchester with the movers and shakers of the early 90's) and he thought it was hilarious that anybody wanted to be like him - especially with his haircut and fashion sense at the time.

so thanks tony. my life in ibiza is partly down to you.
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In a typical display of Manchester Evening Newsness, a quarter of the coverage on the funeral was devoted a picture of Richard & Judy, noting the fact they attended. Unbelievable, if anything was further from the mood of the event I could not think of it.

Some of my mates have just finished the wake!

Do tell do tell re manc regeneration, the Spinoza's, Leese's, Sharrocks, Ear to the grounds of this world per chance? A bit early for me, and we have strangely never got involved in Manchester's regeneration (other than a few buildings, the new M&S being one) - but its mostly the same faces I would guess? Would you believe I was at a debate a few weeks ago on the requirement to regenerate Castlefield again !(already:?)
 
Pete Tong & Mike Pickering - Factory & Haçienda Essential Mix Special (2007-08-26)

Hour 1 - Pete Tong - Factory Records:

Joy Division - Transmission // Factory
Joy Division - She's Lost Control // Factory
A Certain Ratio - Shack Up // Factory
A Certain Ratio - Knife Slits Water // Factory
Joy Division - Atmosphere // Factory
Durutti Column - Otis // Factory
New Order - Confusion // Factory
New Order - True Dub // Factory
New Order - True Faith (Morel Pink Mix) // Factory
Happy Mondays - Step On (Accapella) // Factory
Happy Mondays - Hallelujah (Oakenfold Remix) // Factory
New Order - Fine Time (Steve Silk Hurley Remix) // Factory
New Order - Blue Monday (Original) // Factory
New Order - 5-8-6 // Factory
Electronic - Getting Away With It (Nude Mix) // Factory
Electronic - Getting Away With It (Original Mix) // Factory

Hour 2 - Mike Pickering - Haçienda:

Marshal Jefferson - Move Your Body // Trax
Hashim - Al Naafiysh // BCM
Orange Lemon - Dreams Of Santa Anna // Champion
Adonis - No Way Back // London
Tcoy - Carino // deConstruction
Jomanda - Make My Body Rock // BCM
Kenny Jammin Jason - Can U Dance (Bonus Jack) // Champion
Rhythm Is Rhythm - Nude Photo // Transmat
808 State - Pacific State // ZTT
Marshall Jefferson - Open Our Eyes // FFRR
Inner City - Good Life (Derrick May Remix) // 10 Records
Stirling Void - It's Alright // Dance Division
A Guy Called Gerald - Voodoo Ray // Warlock
Ce Ce Rogers - Someday // Atlantic

http://www.filter27.com/archives/2007/08/factory_hacienda_special.php
 
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