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Memories and moments in our musical history
Runcorn Weekly News
|June 19, 2025
THIRTY-FIVE years ago, on May 27, 1990, thousands gathered at Spike Island for what would become one of the most legendary live performances in British music history.
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The Stone Roses turned Spike Island into the centre of the universe.
And fittingly, Pulp's brand new single Spike Island - a tribute to that mythical day - crystallises how we're still feeling the ripples today.
To mark the 35th anniversary, Visit Halton has delved into the archives and, alongside founding member of legendary hit factory Stock Aiken and Waterman, Pete Waterman OBE, to explore more of the borough's musical masterpieces and why Runcorn, Widnes and Daresbury are firm favourites for artists around the globe.
Mr Waterman has worked with many famous musicians throughout his career and as no stranger to Halton, you can follow him as he takes you on an exploration of the borough's musical legacy that uncovers the beat of the towns.
This story is from the June 19, 2025 edition of Runcorn Weekly News.
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