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They changed the world, from bitter to creamy sensationalism...

What is it? Why is it? What did it change?

‘Inspirational’ is how Bugzy Malone’s lyrics and quotes come across...Because, on Bury New Road and beyond, ‘We’re far from ordinary people’...

Never mind Penny Lane, grime legend Bugzy Malone references Bury New Road in over half a dozen of his tunes...

Who is he? What did he change? And just how important is the greatest British grime artist?

Former Bury New Road resident, Phil Carter, writes about his obsession with George Best and meeting his hero at The Cliff...

Everyone has something to say about George Best...and he has plenty to say about himself!

Who is he? What did he change? And just how important is the greatest British player of all time?

Everyone has an opinion on Mark E Smith and he had some top opinions too – here’s a selection....

The Fall - How many albums? How many members? Steve Pringle, author, blogger and all round expert on The Fall gets to grips with the issues...