
Mick Middles
Mick Middles is the author of nineteen books, most of which have concentrated on Manchester's music artists from punk to the present. He was the Manchester correspondent for Sounds magazine and his work has appeared in publications as diverse as the Guardian, Daily Telegraph, the Express, Manchester Evening News, The Face, Kerraang, Classic Rock, Record Collector and Rock'n'Reel. He lives in Warrington.
Latest articles by Mick Middles

"It was the punk gig of dreams": what happened when The Clash brought Buzzcocks, The Slits and Subway Sect to Manchester
By Mick Middles published
On May 1, 1977, The Clash started their first ever UK tour. A week later they played at the Electric Circus in Manchester, a night that changed the lives of those lucky enough to be there

Ginger Wildheart: a rock star at the crossroads
By Mick Middles published
Not yet ratedStill the impassioned, air-punching front man of the eternally combustible Wildhearts, Ginger's heart is firmly embedded in the vision of Hey! Hello!

Electric Wizard, live in Manchester
By Mick Middles published
Not yet ratedReigning kings of doom play their only UK show of 2014
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