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We want a Tony Wilson statue in Manchester!

By Jamie Fullerton

Posted on 24/09/07 at 03:13:46 pm

And we want it… NOW!

There’s been a lot of talk about what would be the best lasting tribute to Factory Records legend Tony Wilson – the man who brought us Joy Division, New Order, the Happy Mondays and, erm, A Certain Ratio.

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A tribute concert would be a good idea, naturally, but we reckon a plaque on the Hacienda building, as has been suggested, is a bit yawn-some, especially as the former super-club is actually just a bunch of flats now.

No, what we need is a Tony Wilson statue in the middle of Manchester, preferably decked-out in Wilson’s favoured safari-style suit and tennis shoes – a look we should surely help preserve in time for all eternity.

So, what do you think? Leave a comment below if you agree with us.

 
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HughDoVoodoo [Visitor] //September 24 2007 at 15:35
This would be despite the fact that Wilson himself was against being put on a pedestal as a statue? Well done there, NME.
FI [Visitor] //September 24 2007 at 16:46
He would hate a statue! Surely he would have wanted the money which would be wasted on it to go back into the manchetser music scene he worked so hard to protect and build?! A tribute gig then an annual festival in his name would be a far more fitting tribute to the great man so his legacy can live on for future 'madchester' generations.
liv [Visitor] //September 24 2007 at 17:36
that is a pathetic idea. i bet all the manc scene kids want it to help them when they pretend to know who he is
Jayomatic [Visitor] //September 24 2007 at 20:28
Maybe they could create a statue with a donation slot. The donations could then be used to fund a Manchester Record label to help new talent record and produce music.
Blues-core [Visitor] //September 24 2007 at 22:40
dpercussion 08 = Tony H Wilson Tribute festival, nuff said
Phil [Visitor] //September 25 2007 at 18:02
Not necessarily a statue - perhaps best to ask his nearest and dearest to see what they think...it's clear that Manchester needs a permanent tribute to him for the fantastic contributions he made to the city - a sculpture perhaps? Tony was a truly wonderful guy.
Tezz [Visitor] //September 26 2007 at 14:11
No offence n all i understand what you guys are saying about that we should use the money to fund new manchester bands but we cant just forget the past. We must remember he did'nt just improve the manchester music scene but the city of manchester itself. I believe a statue would be perfect way to celebrate his life. A way of saying thanks tony for all you did for us.
Jamie LOLerton [Visitor] //September 26 2007 at 15:41
Whoever suggested this is a complete tool. It's very sad that he's died but he didn't exactly add to the sum total of human knowledge did he?
Gman [Visitor] //September 30 2007 at 14:08
i like the idea of a donation slot.

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