I remember seeing Marion at the Uni - I think supporting Suede? If so, that gig was intro'd by Marc Radcliffe (with his hood up) and broadcast by Radio 1.
I remember Northern Uproar being very young but not much else, I'm afraid.
I remember Marion. Feel a bit sorry for them now, as I think the Killers sound almost identical to them in the vocal department. Seem to remember the guitarist was well gorgeous. He's in New Order now!