The Psychedelic Furs in Manchester

Ritz, ManchesterThe Psychedelic Furs achieved their biggest success in the 1980s, especially when Pretty in Pink became a worldwide hit after featuring in the film of the same name. But 35 years on from forming in London, their fusion of punk energy and art-rock is being mined for inspiration by today's hipper young bands, such as Toy and the Horrors.Today's Furs lineup is still based around brothers Tim and Richard Butler. The latter sings 30-year-old songs as if he has something of terrible im...

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