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Post #324977 by 54 house of bamboo on Sun, Aug 12, 2007 6:51 AM

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Tony Wilson dies at 57

The former broadcaster, record label boss and owner of the legendary Hacienda nightclub, who had been suffering from cancer, died at the Christie Hospital in Manchester (England...!)

Wilson founded the famous Hacienda and was one of five co-founders of Factory Records, which produced bands such as New Order and the Happy Mondays during a period in the 80s dubbed "Madchester".

He was a presenter on 'So It Goes' - the UK TV music show that first aired punk bands.