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Happy Mondays

Formed in Salford in 1985, alternative rock band Happy Mondays are fronted by Shaun Ryder. The band was discovered by pop impresario Tony Wilson at a contest at the Hacienda nightclub. Ryder started the group with brother Paul on bass, guitarist Mark Day, keyboardist Paul Davis, and drummer Gary Whelan before being joined by dancer/percussionist Mark 'Bez' Berry.

Ian Brown and Rowetta lead tributes as Imelda Mounfield, wife of Stone Roses star Mani, dies
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"Manchester music family we are one"
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Peter Hook and Rowetta lead tributes as Hacienda stalwart James Masters dies
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"His tireless work and love for everything Manchester, Factory and The Hacienda was legendary"
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Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder's son suffers awkward blunder as he joins E4's First Dates
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Teenager Joe was one of the new people appearing on the show in hopes of finding love
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You're twistin' my masala man - Happy Mondays star Bez puts in shift at favourite Manchester restaurant
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The Manchester music icon swapped maracas for tiffin boxes as he hand-delivered Zouk's new lunchtime offer
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Happy Mondays announce 2024 UK tour with fellow Manc icons
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It will be the Madchester legend's first headline tour in five years
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Kendal Calling fans divided over ‘bog standard’ lineup for 2023 festival
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Kasabian, Royal Blood and Blossoms are all set to headline the Lake District festival
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Shaun Ryder to play first solo gig in 11 years for mental health charity Mind
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A rare chance for fans to hear Shaun perform his solo material, as well as a special DJ set from Creation Records founder Alan McGee
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Ian Brown dedicates Manchester homecoming show to Paul Ryder
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5,000 fans packed into Victoria Warehouse to see Ian's big Manchester return
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Happy Mondays star Bez told cops who caught him speeding that he thought he was being followed by 'some kind of weirdo'
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He was seen undertaking other cars in his Bentley and driving at excessive speeds through speed restricted roadworks
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Brilliant moment Bez dances down the aisle at his wedding
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The Happy Mondays' 'freaky dancer' performed his signature moves as he tied the knot
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Happy Mondays star Bez marries singer fiancée at 'best wedding ever'
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It was a happy Saturday for the maraca man
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Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder laid to rest as Manchester’s music scene pay respects
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Ian Brown, Rowetta, Peter Hook and Clint Boon were amongst those in attendance
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Happy Mondays release charity single on vinyl in memory of Paul Ryder
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The single costs £10 and is available to pre-order ahead of its release in November
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We just lost Paul Ryder. And all these other Manchester music legends were taken far too soon
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We look back at some of pivotal figures from the city's illustrious musical history who we lost prematurely
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Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder dies as bandmates pay tribute to 'true pioneer'
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Bass player Paul was a founding member of the iconic Manchester band
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60 classic photos of bands and musicians made in Greater Manchester
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How many have you seen live?
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'It was like the stars aligned': When Madchester ruled the world - in pictures
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'What other city has come anywhere close to producing a scene like that with so many people and so many art forms?'
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ITV Dancing on Ice star Bez says he once lived in a cave to escape angry locals
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"I got chased out of town and had to hide in a cave for three weeks until money I’d been waiting for arrived"
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ITV Dancing On Ice: Bez's real name, unusual hobby and snubbing a major Hollywood star
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The Happy Mondays 'freaky dancer' is swapping his maracas for ice skates
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Happy Mondays star Bez to bring secret ingredient to create ‘dream’ burgers for Salford takeaway
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The Madchester legend will be joined by Fun House's Pat Sharp and Corrie actress Ellie Leach
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Happy Mondays star Bez shares beautiful moment he got engaged to partner Firouzeh
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He took to Instagram on Sunday evening to share the happy news
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Dancing On Ice signs up Happy Mondays star Bez leaving fans delighted
This Morning
The Happy Monday's star has joined Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor in the line-up
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Shaun Ryder reveals hair loss treatment on Celebrity Gogglebox after alopecia battle
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Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder has revealed the facial procedures helped him "look less like a big toe" after losing his hair and eyebrows to alopecia
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Bez lived in sheds and slept under bushes while homeless for six years
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The Happy Mondays dancer says he was thrown out of his home at the age of 16
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