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
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Inspiral Carpets
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.
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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
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Goddammit. 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
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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
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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
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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
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