Tony Wilson | |
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 Hosting TV discussion After Dark in 2003 | |
| Born | Anthony Howard Wilson 20 February 1950 |
| Died | 10 August 2007 (aged 57) Withington, Manchester, England |
| Resting place | Southern Cemetery, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester |
| Education | BA in English |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
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Anthony Howard Wilson (20 February 1950 – 10 August 2007) was a British record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub manager and impresario, and a journalist for Granada Television, the BBC and Channel 4.
As a co-founder of the independent label Factory Records and founder-manager of the Haçienda nightclub, Wilson was behind some of Manchester's most successful bands, including Joy Division, New Order, and Happy Mondays. Wilson was known as "Mr Manchester",[1][2] dubbed as such for his work in promoting the culture of Manchester throughout his career.
Wilson was portrayed by Steve Coogan in Michael Winterbottom's film 24 Hour Party People (2002), and by Craig Parkinson in Anton Corbijn's film Control (2007).
- ^ Malkin, Bonnie (11 August 2007). "'Mr Manchester' Tony Wilson dies". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2010.
- ^ "Tributes paid to 'Mr Manchester'". BBC News. 11 August 2007. Retrieved 17 January 2010.