Anthony wilson dies of cancer

[takersbabe]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/6941392.stm

[Col.Kurtz]

I was very sad when I heard he'd died, he came in for a lot of stick at times but he always had my respect for what he'd done for music and culture in the northwest.

Rest in Peace Tony.

[Col.Kurtz]

I thought I was going daft then - what's with the 2 threads TB?

[takersbabe]

Originally Posted by Col.Kurtz

I thought I was going daft then - what's with the 2 threads TB?

i put one in chat and one in the news wasnt sure if chatting about it was allowed in the news sections

il delete one if needed

[Poppy]

living in the south most of my life, I had never heard of him. I did a bit of research to see what everyone was talking about.
He was one remarkable guy, he did so much for the north west and Manchester in particular, a few problems along the way but not of his making.
I think he will rally be missed, we need more like him.
R.I.P.T Anthony.

[Sweetpea]

I've never heard of him either.

[Mercury]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I've never heard of him either.

My fella hadn't either. He thought I meant Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys...
May he rest in peace.

[ollie]

Met him once down the Circ, a lovely man, did a lot for the North-West, RIP Tony

[Digsyboy]

i just replied to this thread
whats happening
help my head hurts!!!!

[Digsyboy]

he used to be on Granada Reports
in the days when he was still Tony Wilson haha
Did loads of music programmes and tv
was a good egg

[grannyclaret]

He was on Granada with Lucy Meacock,,,late Friday nights,,,,he was a good chat host,,,

[Col.Kurtz]

He was played by Steve Coogan in the film "24hr Party People" a few years back. It was about him and Factory records and the "Madchester" scene of the late 80's. Good film! - although I believe the makers were a bit sparing with the actual truth according to those that were there.

I find it a bit sad that everything that that went towards making Manchester the place to be in those days is now disappearing to make way for flashy bars, flats and offices. I suppose it is progress and brings prosperity for some. It's a bit soulless though - give me a skanky basement club over a flash-harry's glass and chrome hang out anyday!

[bankhall]

Good Riddance it will at lreast stop Burnley councill throwing money at him for shiit

[spuggie j fk3]

Originally Posted by bankhall

Good Riddance it will at lreast stop Burnley councill throwing money at him for shiit

Many will disagree with that statement. He did more than most and kept to his roots. Why should a council any council for that matter not spend money on someone from the local area ie the North West?

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by bankhall

Good Riddance it will at lreast stop Burnley councill throwing money at him for shiit

What money did they throw at him. Given your only other post has a go at Burnley council I suspect a trend here.