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Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers (often known colloquially as the "Manics") are a Welsh rock band, consisting of James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals, guitar), Nicky Wire (bass guitar, vocals) and Sean Moore (drums, vocals). Co-lyricist and guitarist Richey James Edwards, or Richey James as he preferred to be known, disappeared in 1995; his whereabouts are unknown.

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Your Comments

Tracey B
Awesome as always!

dave green
awesome set- cant believe they werent headliners, made the weekend

Amanda
Best manics gig I have been to. Great crowd..And I think the band enjoyed the gig too..! Just brill!

frankie_bhoy lennon
spot on guys majik

stephen kirley
it is simply crimnal that the manics were not headliners friday. never mind stealing the sun, they stole the show and kasabian had no right to follow their god-like genius. love you guys 4ever, 4 real

Anniedee
Loved 'em!!!

stewart maccallum
The manics were immense!! What an outstanding set!! legends

coconuts
love da manky street prozzers

Nicky Wire's Dyson
The Manics were easily the highlight and stole the show!!! Amazing as ever live, the energy, the songs, the crowd...Nicky's clothes, James one legged spins and Sean's beats - OUTSTANDING !! x x

leo
Simiply amazing!!!!!!

Doreen MacDonald
The Manics were the best at the festival. So good to see them after such a long break. They just madt the festival for me. Love them

Charlene
The manics were the absolute highlight of my wkend! they always steal the show!

Richmond Henderson
i lIKE mANICS!

Stu Young
Manics, what a band!

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