Tony Wilson RIP
Jim Carroll
Very sad news from the Manchester Evening News – the Factory Records, Hacienda and In The City legend Anthony H. Wilson has died. He had been battling kidney cancer for the last couple of months.
Wilson truly was one of the most fascinating, enthusiastic, colourful and downright entertaining figures I’ve ever come across in this business. It’s sad to think he won’t be around to cause mischief at any more music business panels or conventions or to patiently explain once again why Manchester was the centre of the universe. He was one of a kind. Rest in peace.
The record industry has just lost a legend R.I.P.
He truly was one in a billion – I met him years ago in Manchester and he was infuriating and charming in the same exchange. What he did with Factory and the Hacienda was amazing for that city. RIP
Wilco, 14th and 15th November, Vicar St, confirm or deny ?????
Manchester has lost it’s great champion.HE LOVED THE IDEA OF US BEING IN LOVE WITH OUR TOWN;Asian,Irish,West Indian…Muslim,Catholic,Jewish,Agnostic.Tony Wilson embraced the city that embraced the world.the Xavarian College did a great job.He was just great to watch,so smart,so upfront,so real.and a United lad more meat-pie than prawn sandwich.Lamented.Beannacht libh.SO IT GOES.