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 — A trip to the landfill reveals another indie band content to turn over the Stones of the past and see what Beatles scurry beneathHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Josh Goddard (vocals, guitar), Phil Nixon (lead guitar), Drew Palmer (bass), Duncan Cric... more info

ContactMusic — Happy Mondays dancer Bez pulled out of the cult bands upcoming reunion tour because years of bouncing around on stage has left him with a debilitating groin injury The percussionist ruled himself out of performing with the Step On hitmakers when they... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — 'They're great musicians with great songs', says Gallagher.Noel Gallagher has said The Stone Roses' Heaton Park reunion gigs are "going to be mega".The former Oasis man has said he is looking forward to the historic gigs, which are due to take place ... more info

Gigwise — Shaun Ryder also reveals dancer Bez will join reunion, despite previous denials more info

ContactMusic — Happy Mondays star Bez is set to be a grandfather The dancer and percussionist became an integral member of the cult British band during their heyday in the early 1990s and was expected to hit the road with them when they reunite for a tour in May 12... more info

Guardian Music — Maraca-waving dancer says he is 'too old' to join Manchester band on reunion tour in MayThe years of melon-twisting and maraca-waving have taken their toll on the Happy Mondays' celebrated non-musical member, and Bez has said he will not be joining t... more info

Gigwise — Will not be joining band on tour... more info

ContactMusic — The Happy Mondays reunion tour wont feature dancer and percussionist Bez - because hes too old to hit the road The fun-loving star who became a cult icon in the U K s Madchester scene of the early 1990s has ruled himself out of the 2012 get togethe..... more info

Guardian Music — This week, Happy Mondays announced they are reuniting for shows this summer. Here, in our latest visit to the archives of Rock's Backpages – the world's leading archive of vintage music journalism – Betty Page meets the band in 1990, at the peak... more info