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John Harris's national conversations podcast: Nicky Wire

4786 days ago

Guardian Music — Nicky Wire has had the role of lyricist, bassist, and propagandist for the Manic Street Preachers for 20 years, commenting on the state we're in. Politics, class, war and culture are all themes that course through the Manics' music.Far from mellowing... more info

Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers on the death of rock'n'roll - video interview

4786 days ago

Guardian Music — John Harris speaks to Nicky Wire, lycrist and bassist for the Manic Street Preachers, about the decline of rock music and how the disappearance of former band member Richey Edwards has affected their musicJohn HarrisLucy GreenwellAndy GallagherMary D... more info

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Manic Street Preachers - Wire Clears Up Manic Street Preachers Split Rumours

4786 days ago

ContactMusic — Manic Street Preachers star Nicky Wire has dismissed speculation the band is planning to split insisting their upcoming hiatus will help them discover a new sound The Welsh group is launching a greatest hits package later this month Oct11 and perform... more info

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My dad, the revolutionary disciple of indie rock

4788 days ago

Guardian Music — When his brothers formed British Sea Power, Roy Wilkinson became band manager and their dad became their No 1 fan. But his zealotry was overpowering, and finally Roy had to choose between rock and fatherhoodAs my father neared his 80th birthday, he f... more info

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Sleeve Notes: Björk's in the house

4789 days ago

Guardian Music — Björk answers Guardian readers' questions – and there's a public inquisition planned for Manic Street Preachers' Nicky WireThings to do with popular recording artist BjörkBjörk answers readers' questions in our Q&APoll: Which is the greatest Bj�... more info

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Manic Street Preachers Planning Break Before 'Final Surge'

4789 days ago

Gigwise — Bassist Nicky Wire says... more info

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Exclusive Guardian Music event: Nicky Wire in conversation with Dorian Lynskey

4789 days ago

Guardian Music — Join us for an evening with Nicky Wire, bassist, lyricist and chief provocateur behind one of the most loved British bands – The Manic Street PreachersTo celebrate the launch of his new book Death of a Polaroid - A Manics Family Album, Nicky Wire w... more info

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