I recently sat with some very good, like minded, music loving friends. We are all extremely proud of the musical history of Manchester - having such diverse tastes ranging from Joy Division to Simply Red ( just so you know reader…I am so not a fan of the latter!!). We all enjoyed reminiscing about the first time we became aware of Manchester as a music Mecca, recalling stories of doc martins, national health specs & gladioli - when it suddenly dawned on us that of all the amazingly, talented musicians coupled with everyone else who is synonymous with the mcr music scene ( Tony Wilson, Rob Gretton… et al) - there are v few women, if any women at all, who spring to mind, whilst recalling those impetuous times.
Where are these women who helped shape mcr’s music scene & indeed provided the support…nee the backbone…of the men involved? (I feel at liberty to say that having managed an all male band for over a year…which is akin to having 3 children!!). I don’t believe for a second that those fundamental times were women-less!!
In today’s music industry - women play a massive role on a global scale. There had to be someone breaking the barriers & paving the way for them back then…surely?
Until next time!
Much love
Munty xxx