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Tony Wilson, founder of 'Madchester', dies after battle with kidney cancer.

The pop impresario and nightclub owner, credited with helping put Manchester on the map for its vibrant music culture, died in hospital last night.
Read the full article on independent.co.uk
Source: independent.co.uk
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nufc1892 - 11 August 2007 10:37am

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zeynepq said:
It is sad...
11 August 2007 10:43am

pedagogue said:
Yeah, just heard it on the news aswel!
11 August 2007 11:29am

Unsubscribed VIP said:
sad news
11 August 2007 12:24pm

Unsubscribed VIP said:
rip, very sad.
12 August 2007 6:49pm

raz_rauf said:
a great man. when i lived in manchester i had the good fortune to meet him a number of times and he really is as inspirational as some would have you believe. this is a massive loss to the music world.
13 August 2007 10:36am

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