In this long-awaited second interview, Manchester legend Kim Shady returns with another incredible collection of stories from decades spent at the heart of Manchester music, club and backstage culture.
From lending gear to A Certain Ratio in the early 80s, to wild nights in Hulme with Andy Weatherall, Kim takes us through a lifetime of unforgettable moments connected to Manchester’s underground scene.
Kim talks about:
• Growing up around the early Northern Soul era
• Knowing Fonzo for over 50 years
• Living in the same house as David Bowie as a child
• Working backstage with Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake
• Cooking for Doves during the recording of Kingdom of Rust
• Driving Talking Heads legend David Byrne through Manchester
• Working around Elton John tours
• Memories of Mark E. Smith and The Fall
• Catering on the set of 24 Hour Party People
• Recreated Haçienda film sets and original club faces
• Stories involving Bez, Manny, Joe Strummer, Keith Allen and more
Kim’s stories move through punk, acid house, Madchester, festivals, backstage chaos and the changing face of Manchester over the last 50 years — all delivered in his completely unique style.
This is Manchester history told from inside the rooms where it happened.
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