The best ever combined Manchester band

[Djibrilshairdo]

There’s posh bits in Manchester?

For sure, put Dalkey in the shade.

 

[Bill Walker]

From a musical viewpoint, there has not been another songwriter or musician from Manchester who has been as consistent, original or ground breaking, as Bernard Sumner.

Gibb brothers were the greatest Manchester songwriters in history.

The trio racked up nine US Billboard No. 1 singles — more than any other group in history save for the Beatles (with 20) and the Supremes (12). Of their chart-topping hits, their biggest is “How Deep Is Your Love,” which reigned for three weeks in 1977 and spent 33 weeks on the chart — the group’s longest-running single.

An immense achievement.

 

[1961_vintage]

I'd just pick these 4.....4 singers/songwriters (I know I know, I'm a FOC)

Each band member were great musicians, each could write number one hits, all of them top quality vocalists. Amazing
Here they are playing live. 7 great songs.

The definitive list of the top 30 Manchester bands of all time

Here to ruin your day.

themanc.com

All a bit soft and sweet - and desperately lacking a bit of grit in the vocals.

 

[TueartsOHK]

So many to choose from , 10cc dreadlock , Eric Stewart , Droylsdens finest.

Has anyone read Eric Stewart’s autobiography “Things I do for Love” ? Only available as an e-book but I’d be interested to see if people think it’s worth reading

 

[manimanc]

Liam Gallagher and John Squire tease collaborative album with video and website

Liam Gallagher and John Squire have further teased their collaborative album with a teaser video and official website.

www.nme.com

Interesting.

Manchester bands combined I'd say.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Gibb brothers were the greatest Manchester songwriters in history.

The trio racked up nine US Billboard No. 1 singles — more than any other group in history save for the Beatles (with 20) and the Supremes (12). Of their chart-topping hits, their biggest is “How Deep Is Your Love,” which reigned for three weeks in 1977 and spent 33 weeks on the chart — the group’s longest-running single.

An immense achievement.

Barry Gibb will have written some number ones too - Chain Reaction, Grease, Islands In The Stream, Woman in love plus others

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Lyrics are just words, without the music.
From a musical viewpoint, there has not been another songwriter or musician from Manchester who has been as consistent, original or ground breaking, as Bernard Sumner.

Morrissey says hello.
14 solo albums and 5 with the Smiths.

 

[Mozzer]

I can't believe Mick Hucknall hasn't been mentioned. Great voice, personality and charisma. I know he's a rag but come on he surely deserves to be in the list.

 

[Bill Walker]

Barry Gibb will have written some number ones too - Chain Reaction, Grease, Islands In The Stream, Woman in love plus others

Didn't he write a No 1 for Olivia Neutron Bomb ?

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

I can't believe Mick Hucknall hasn't been mentioned. Great voice, personality and charisma. I know he's a rag but come on he surely deserves to be in the list.

No.