Bad news folks, Tony Wilson is dead.
Today we lost a legend and pioneer of the Madchester music scene, the same man who not only put Joy Division but also New Order, Factory Records, and the Hacienda on the map. He lost his fight with kidney cancer, at the age of 57.
According to fellow NOOLer His Holiness, The Pope,
Professor Robert Hawkins, his doctor at Christie Hospital, said: “It’s very sad. He died as a result of something unrelated to his cancer. His cancer was responding well to treatment but obviously did contribute to his poor health. He was determined to fight for funding for Sutent and it is especially sad that he has passed away as we seemed to be making some progress in the campaign. He wasn’t fighting for funding for himself, that had been solved by his friends. His efforts were for the people coming after him so it was very generous and not easy for him because he was so unwell. I hope that we will be able to continue what he has started.”
Tony Wilson's Battle is Over - The Manchester Evening News
Anthony Wilson Dies from Cancer - BBC News
And now, a few songs in honor and loving memory of Mr. Wilson...
'Mesh' - New Order
'Transmission' - Joy Division
'24 Hour Party People' - The Happy Mondays
Rest in peace, Tony Wilson, Sir. You never walked alone.
With love and gratitude,
~ the Small-Town Order and the Underground of Excelsios.
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