Happy Mondays

Happy Mondays are an alternative rock band formed in Salford, Greater Manchester, U.K. in 1985, notable for being a forerunner of the immensely popular neo-psychedelic indie-dance movement (known as 'madchester' for some groups) that mashed up funk, pop, rock, and other genres. Still touring to this day, the band is fronted by Shaun Ryder, who formed the band with his bass-playing brother Paul Ryder. The classic line-up for the rest of the band consisted of their friend Bez

Influenced by: New Order, The Smiths, Joy Division, Funkadelic

Label:

Factory Records

Active:

1985-1991, 1999-present

Scene:

Manchester/Salford

Side projects

• Black Grape
• Freebass

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