Tony Wilson

It needs to be noted that Tony Wilson passed away last Friday.

Wilson was a revolutionary figure in the music industry, he arguably discovered the Sex Pistols in 1976, after seeing them at a small gig in Manchester he invited them on his TV show - which basically launched them.

He set up Factory Records and managed several acts that changed the face music including Joy Division, the Happy Mondays and of course New Order. He also co-owned the infamous Hacienda night club in Manchester - "where the white man learnt to dance". You could argue that through his exploits, Wilson invented the rave and club culture as we know it. The club has has been demolished and replaced by appartments. I still remember the bemused looks on the faces of Chris and Bridget when I stayed with them in Manchester, after I took a photo of the very plain looking block of appartments!

The movie 24hr Party People is all about his career - you should check it out.