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Manchester M22, September 2016

For my kids, Dylan & Tommy. Bollocks to the ex Mrs!

Special thanks to Steve White (software), Gordon Waring (music), Shaun Robinson (artwork), Paul Buddery (DVD's / software) & Sonchey Barrett (essential technical advice!).

"Thank you" also to regular contributors Herr Pauli (Malente, Germany), Phil (Shetland), Deco Mc Dermott & Mark Pengelly of Dublin, Martin Smith (Barnet), Paul Baily (London) and Rodd (Australia).

Tuesday 22 June 2010

FRANK SIDEBOTTOM - A Tribute...

Manchester comedian Chris Sievey (the alter ego of cult figure Frank Sidebottom) died yesterday at his home in Hale, Cheshire. The 54 year old had recently had an operation to remove a tumour from his chest and was undergong chemotherapy.

He posted "I'm still feeling very poorly" on his Twitter account on Sunday.

Mark Radcliffe paid tribute : "Chris was genuinely a genius who was packed with ideas and creativity. Everybody knows him as the bloke with the big head and whiny voice but he was genuinely gifted. He lived life as a kind of elaborate act. If you went on a gig with him the whole day would be like an adventure. He was a major Manchester comedian".

Peter Hook (New Order / Joy Division) said "Manchester has just lost a fantastic character. Chris Sievey was absolutely unique. His comedy was so surreal, and there aren't many people who could pull that off".
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  1. Anonymous22 June 2010 at 23:47

    RIP Chris.

    I loved Radio Timperley, "absolutely unique" is a spot on description. You know it is, it really is.

    Laxman

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  2. Anonymous23 June 2010 at 07:53

    A sad loss indeed-R.I.P Chris,Frank and of course Little Frank.Genuinely funny unlike many of the smart arse 'comedians' you see on Channel 4 etc.Rock on Frank

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  3. Skamanc23 June 2010 at 10:09

    Frank's demise is bobbins... it is... it really REALLY is

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