Mick Middles

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.

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

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Still 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

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Reigning kings of doom play their only UK show of 2014

Rock Feast: Download 2004

By Mick Middles published

What a repast! Even the most insatiable metal gluttons were spoilt for choice by the bulging beanfeast bill of 2004’s Download. Roll up for an all-guns-blazing bullet-belt buster.

Archive - Download 2003: The First Year Reviewed

By Mick Middles published

The first Download Festival happened in 2003. Iron Maiden and Audioslave headlined. But Metallica stole the headlines. Classic Rock explains why...