I met Tony Wilson once at a book signing in Glasgow and I thought he was a bit of an arse. I also knew a guy at uni years ago who claimed to work for the Factory 2 label and he was a total cock. Ignoring these small asides Tony Wilson was very important on the UK music scene. His Factory label was inspirational and he provided a home for Joy Division, New Order and the Happy Mondays among others. He released records that have soundtracked my life.
Outwith the actual music Factory was interested in Art and culture. The hacienda had a massive impact on dance culture and probably helped shape modern Britain for good or bad. Wilson was also a television presenter and a regular pundit on arts shows. The film '24 hour party people' is based on his life and is well worth seeing.
He died of cancer on Friday night apparently.
RIP
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