Smiths fans meet at the cemetery gates |
01 2007 |
| Dozens of fans of the cult Manchester band The Smiths met up over the weekend to pay homage to their heroes and raise money for the iconic Salford Lads Club. With the club, which was featured on the sleeve of the classic album The Queen is Dead, in desperate need of repair, the enthusiasts organised a cycling tour of the city taking in all the sites name-checked by singer Morrissey in his songs. Starting off from the Salford Lads Club, the 60-strong pack of riders took in the Southern Cemetery, Strangeways Prison, the Iron Bridge on Kings Road and The Holy Name church on Wilmslow Road. Among the fans taking place were Manchester comedian and radio star Frank Sidebottom and Hazel Blears, the MP for Salford. The fundraising event once again highlighted the popularity of Manchester as a tourist destination, particularly for music enthusiasts. Erica Puppo, a 21-year old exchange student from Milan, told the Manchester Evening News: "I thought this was the perfect was to say goodbye to the city that has meant a lot to me in the last two years while I have been here."  |
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