Shaun Ryder: 'We got into the music business through a bit of talent, luck and blagging'

James Hanley
Shaun William Ryder: three of the most notorious words in music.
 
From legendary drug abuse to pre-watershed TFI Friday swearathons, the Madchester icon’s 53 years on the planet have been eventful, to say the least.

Speaking to Music Week ahead of the Happy Mondays’ latest reunion – an 18-date tour marking the 25th anniversary of the band’s seminal Pills ‘N’ Thrills And Bellyaches LP, he’s in vintage form. “It’s great, I’m loving it. I actually love it now more ...

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