Manchester Apollo

Grace Jones
Grace Jones was one of the more unforgettable characters to emerge from New York City's hedonistic Studio 54 disco scene during the late '70s. Born May 19, 1952, in Kingston, Jamaica, Jones studie...

Sharleen Spiteri
Sharleen Spiteri had already achieved success as the co-founder and frontwoman of the Scottish band Texas before embarking on her solo projects. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Spiteri began her musica...

Bloc Party
Equally inspired by Sonic Youth, Joy Division, Gang of Four, and the Cure, East London art-punkers Bloc Party mix angular sonics with pop structures. Consisting of singer/guitarist Kele Okereke, g...

Seasick Steve
Like T-Model Ford, Seasick Steve (aka Steve Wold) began recording his own music much later in his life than other musicians. A storytelling singer reviving traditional country-blues, Wold spent hi...

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