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    Tony Wilson - You're Entitled to an Opinion But. . .: The High times and many lives of the man behind Factory Records and The Hacienda
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    Tony Wilson - You're Entitled to an Opinion But. . .: The High times and many lives of the man behind Factory Records and The Hacienda

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    Tony Wilson was the co-founder of Factory Records and The Hacienda, he kick-started the careers of Joy Division, Happy Mondays and New Order, he put the Sex Pistols on television for the first time and was the inspiration behind the film 24 Hour Party People. From his unique childhood growing up with a gay father and a domineering mother to his tragically early death in 2007 after battling the NHS for a drug that could prolong his life, David Nolan investigates the lives and times of the man they called 'Mr Manchester'. Drawing on nearly 50 interviews with musicians, DJs, writers, actors, family and friends - including Wilson's partner of 17 years Yvette Livesey. You're Entitled To An Opinion...paints a picture of a unique, driven and chaotic man whose inspiration and influence is still being felt today across the worlds of music and television.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Blake
    Release dateAug 2, 2010
    ISBN9781843582229
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    • 4/5
      Very good read for all who grew up in Manchester.I was on a flight with him once.Everyone else knew him as the Granada reports man, I talked to him about music.He was flying back to Manchester from Australia via NY but still had lots of charisma.
      The writer had access to the Granada people rather more than the musicians so that gave a new angle to the book.