Cartoonist Pete McKee launched his new exhibition – 'Great Moments In Manchester Music' – last week touring Odd, Odder and Oddest bars around the city until January 14. In his inimitable style, the Sheffield artist has depicted defining moments in Manchester music, from when Morrissey met Johnny Marr to Peter Hook buying his first bass guitar, alongside such icons as Mark E Smith, Shaun Ryder, Oasis and Ian Curtis. See a selection of his brilliant works, plus commentary from McKee himself, below. Check out his official website HERE
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'Two Lads From up North' - Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto drive to London with the intention of booking the Sex Pistols to play in Manchester. Not knowing anyone, they go to Vivienne Westwood’s shop and ask if the Pistols are playing live anywhere. Luckily for everyone, they were.
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