Buckley
Well-Known Member
I didn't want to mess up the RIP thread with loads of my memories, but the news of 808 State's Darren Barker passing, made me recall the gig below. I was 16 and felt bands from England's North West ruled the world. The certainly ruled my world, I wore flared jeans and a haircut like Dougal from the magic roundabout, from '89 until at least 2 years too late in '92. My decision to chose Manchester for University was heavily influenced by the culture of the times. Arriving there in late '92, I'd missed the the halcyon days of The Hacienda, but it still had a bit of a buzz and a night out in Manchester felt exotic, even having grown up in late 80s/early 90s London.
Did others around the world feel this was all as big as we did? I remember documentaries charting the global travels of the 'Madchester' bands and the music paper feverish coverage of The Mondays at Rock in Rio. I'd really appreciate views from those non-UK Spotlighters old enough, whether the international impact was as touted by the press here
Did others around the world feel this was all as big as we did? I remember documentaries charting the global travels of the 'Madchester' bands and the music paper feverish coverage of The Mondays at Rock in Rio. I'd really appreciate views from those non-UK Spotlighters old enough, whether the international impact was as touted by the press here