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Tony Wilson dies

The man who changed the face of British music from his empire of the Manchester music scene in the 70’s, Tony Wilson passed away last week after suffering a heart attack.

Championing the likes of the Sex Pistols, Joy Division, and the Happy Mondays, Wilson created the huge music empire surrounding the Hacienda club and the infamous Factory Records label.

His career was documented by Steve Coogan in the film 24 Hour Party People, which shows the highs and lows of his time as one of the greatest music visionaries in British history, Wilson will me sadly missed by all.