The Independent — From Morrissey to Shaun Ryder, Manchester is famed for its musical mavericks. Now the city’s rock legends will lecture the next generation of hopefuls at a new college offering degree courses in axe-wielding, stagecraft and swagger. more info

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ContactMusic — Shaun Ryder has come out of the closet and admitted that not only is he a fan of the X Factor, but more specifically he is a fan of this season's... more info

ContactMusic — British rocker Shaun Ryder has been shown secret film footage of alien life forms visiting Earth by military bosses in Chile.The Happy Mondays... more info

ContactMusic — British musician Shaun Ryder celebrated his 50th birthday on stage this week 23Aug12 during his reunion tour with the Happy Mondays The singer performed with his band at the Ibiza Rocks concert in Spain on Wednesday night 22Aug12 an... more info

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Guardian Music — He once prepared for a festival by smoking heroin for two days. But Shaun Ryder says he's purely 'PG certificate' nowHi Shaun. How's it going? Good, I'm at home enjoying family life.That is fitting because you're playing Camp Bestival (1) at the week... more info

Guardian Music — This Saturday's Guardian comes with a free copy of Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches. But which Happy Mondays song is best?In case you haven't noticed, Happy Mondays are back. To celebrate their return, this Saturday we're giving away their classic al... more info

Guardian Music — Brixton Academy, LondonIf you discount his propensity for using the f-word, you could call Shaun Ryder a solid citizen these days. The Happy Mondays' leader is slim, drug-free and touchingly happy to be back together with the "original" lineup of his... more info

Guardian Music — Shaun Ryder, Peter Hook, Tim Burgess and other key figures in the Madchester scene share their memories of the sounds, the clothes and atmospherePETER HOOK Co-founder of Joy Division and New OrderWithout Ian Curtis there would have been no Haçienda [... more info