<p>Lyrically unique, Morrissey saw post-industrial Manchester differently. Where most recognised the derelict remains of a Victorian powerhouse, he saw humour, where others saw post-industrial squalor, he felt the frisson of romance. As a result Manchester became as much a part of The Smiths output as the guitars, drums and vocals. As their fame grew, strangers in far away lands wondered about the location of the Cemetry Gates or the setting of Vicar in a Tutu . Unusually, these places still exist and provide the devotee with places of pilgramage - could Manchester offer anything else? In the fi rst edition of this guidebook, Phill Gatenby set out three tours covering 20 or more sites that either featured in The Smiths music or were fundamental to their development as a band - from early rehearsal spaces to the scene of their most memorable gigs. Now updated, Morrissey s Manchester has added new places to visit, more lyrical references and more background information on one of the world's most infl uential bands. However the most fundamental change any reader/visitor will notice are the continual changes to Manchester itself - a city in perpetual fl ux. Since the fi rst edition venues have either been demolished, refurbished or shorn of their identity - hence the need for an update. Now containing 40 new images, an improved layout, a revised map of the city centre, Morrissey's Manchester has been fully updated.</p>

Morrissey's Manchester: The Essential Smiths Tour

Arts & Photography

Phill Gatenby

Music

Empire Publications

<p>Since the 1950's onwards, Mancunians have had a passion for creating and following great music. Be it live or via recordings, the city has been a magnet for generations of locals - and in recent years music fans from all over the country and beyond - to enjoy. Whilst cities such as Liverpool and Memphis turned their musical heritage into tourist attractions, Manchester kept looking forward, developing new scenes and tastes. Yet the 2002 film 'Twenty-Four Hour Party People' was probably the point at which Manchester music fans started to look back at the rich musical history of their city. This coincided with the publication of 'Morrissey's Manchester' by Phill Gatenby and numerous other publications penned by luminaries of the Manchester scene. Following the success of this guide book dedicated to locations associated with The Smiths, author Phill Gatenby put together several tours featuring other world famous Manchester bands from Buzzcocks via Joy Division to Oasis and Doves as well as the various scenes from Beat to Acid House and even Lo-Fi. An interesting guide for anyone with an interest in British music, this guide documents the various clubs and venues that have influenced Manchester based musicians over the last 50 years.</p>

Manchester Musical History Tour

Empire Books

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Morrissey's Manchester: The Essential Smiths Tour

Manchester Musical History Tour