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1. 1. Simon Donohue's gigs of the year

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 29 December 2006 THERE are some Morrissey fans who would rather self-combust than admit to anyone that too much of the great man could ever be a bad thing. Not this Morrissey fan. In April of this year, starved of his presence and still to hear his latest album live, I was among a lucky few hundred to be entertained by the great man at Salford's Lowry.

2. 2. Gaz 'n' Grass grow up

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 13 January 2003 IT'S now seven years since Supergrass climbed aboard their Raleigh Choppers and sang about being young, running green and keeping their teeth nice and clean. Simon Donohue meets frontman Gaz as they prepare for the Manchester date.

3. 3. Madchester revival may be on the cards

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 31 December 2002 IT'S ten years since the phenomenon of Madchester originally put the city on the musical map. Simon Donohue looks at the bands from yesteryear as signs emerge of a revival.

4. 4. Morrissey @ The Lowry

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 19 April 2006 THOSE fortunate enough to get their tickets in the 20 minutes they were on sale are sure to see a hatful of hits during this British tour. Ringleader of the Tormentors? Ringleader of the Tour Mentors, more like, says the M.E.N's Simon Donohue.

5. 5. Musicians united for Cohesion Live

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 August 2006 A STELLAR cast of Mancunian musical luminaries will gather in Platt Fields Park for charity festival on Saturday. Simon Donohue was given a surprise sneak preview of the Cohesion Live line-up.

6. 6. Building peace, bringing hope...

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 13 September 2006 MANCHESTER'S best-known musicians will peform on Saturday to raise money for a peace park in Kosovo. Simon Donohue speaks to the brave young refugee who inspired the event.

7. 7. Airing on the side of Manc music

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 14 December 2004 A WEEKLY show on the BBC's local radio station, GMR, now serves as the last bastion of Mancunian music. Simon Donohue shakes its hosts firmly by the hand.

8. 8. Jacko and Jimmy

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 09 June 2005 TROUBLED pop king Michael Jackson faces a bleak future following his high profile court battle. Simon Donohue gains a rare insight into the making of Michael from close friend and fellow former child star, Jimmy Osmond.

9. 9. Make or break?

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 30 May 2003 FAME Academy 2 auditions were held in Manchester this week - producing a snaking cue of wannabe popstars. Simon Donohue reports here on what may lie ahead for these hopefuls.

10. 10. How bullies bred Butters' success

    Manchester Evening News, Monday 10 February 2003 SALFORD-BORN Wes Butters is the voice of Radio 1's new Sunday afternoon chart show. Simon Donohue tunes into the story of the school bullies who inadvertently made it all possible.

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