On the anniversary of the first album, Generation Terrorists, join us as we celebrate one of British music’s most iconic bands with...30 interesting facts you (probably) didn't know about the Manic Street Preachers.
Manic Street Preachers formed in formed in Blackwood, Wales in 1986 and consisted of cousins James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Sean Moore (drums, percussion, soundscapes), plus Nicky Wire (bass guitar, lyrics) and were joined by Richey Edwards (guitar, lyrics).
In 1988 They released their debut single, Suicide Alley, in 1988 and pressed up 300 copies, which earned them a Single Of The Week review in the NME a few months later.
Their next release, the 1990 EP New Art Riot, was the first to feature Richey in the line-up, and garnered even more favourable press, primarily due to Nicky and Richey having a pop at various other bands.
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