Music briefing: Tony Wilson, 1950-2007
Posted in Labels | Endings | Music
on Friday, 10 August 2007, 4:42 pm PDT
Factory Records co-founder Tony Wilson died Friday at the age of 57 of a heart attack while hospitalized for ongoing treatment for kidney cancer. Hugely instrumental in the Manchester music scene (especially during the 1980s), the one-time television presenter is best known for signing and managing bands like Joy Division, New Order and the Happy Mondays, and for co-founding the legendary dance club the Hacienda.
- Factory Records legend Anthony Wilson dies (NME)
- New Order pay tribute to Tony Wilson (NME)
- Peter Saville joins tributes to Tony Wilson (NME)
- Tony Wilson R.I.P. (Pitchfork)
- Joy Division/New Order Manager Wilson Dies (Billboard)



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