Ongoing History Daily: Roadies turned rock stars
Some people love music so much that they’ll do anything to get into the business. There are a few well-known names who got their start as roadies.
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Ongoing History: Noel Gallagher faked it until he made it
Before he took over Oasis, leader Noel Gallagher was a guitar roadie for a Manchester band called the Inspiral Carpets. The amazing thing about this gig, though, was that he
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Did Tinnitus Drive Inspiral Carpets Drummer to Suicide?
Craig Gill was the affable drummer of Manchester legends, Inspiral Carpets. In addition to that gig, he conducted tours around the city, taking people to some of Manchester’s most important
Read MoreGoddammit. We’ve Lost Another One. RIP Craig Gill of the Inspiral Carpets
Craig Gill, drummer and founding member of the Inspiral Carpets, has died at the age of 44. Here’s the statement from the band. Band statement. pic.twitter.com/vIQ7XQSt1O — Inspiral Carpets (@inspiralsband)
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The Top 10 Best Versions of “Tainted Love”
1. American singer Gloria Jones was the first one to record “Tainted Love,” which was written and produced by Ed Cobb. It was released as the B-side to “My Bad
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Got Time? Watch This 90’s Documentary on the Madchester Music Scene
It’s been twenty years, but people still recall what happened in Manchester. This documentary was shot during that era.
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Inspiral Carpets Issue 1989 Demo
Carpets fans know that the group denoted all its releases with a “Dung” number. Dung 4 was assigned to the band’s 1989 demo, a recording that have been unavailable for
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Inspiral Carpets to Release First New Studio Album in 20 Years
Having signed a deal with Cherry Red, a label that knows a thing or two about how to market older acts, Inspiral Carpets will release a self-titled album this September.
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