Manic Street Preachers Manic Street Preachers Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh rock band, formed in 1986 in Blackwood, Caerphilly and consisting of cousins James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals, lead guitar), and Sean Moore (drums, percussion, soundscapes), plus Nicky Wire (bass guitar, lyrics). They are often colloquially known as The Manics. Following the release of their first single, "Suicide Alley", the band was joined by Richey Edwards as co-lyricist and rhythm guitarist. The band's early albums were in a punk vein, eventually broadening to a greater alternative rock sound, whilst retaining a leftist politicisation. Their early combination of androgynous glam imagery and lyrics
Steve November Steve November Steven "Steve" November (Born Steven Frost; born 12 September 1972) is a British television producer. He was the series producer for the long-running soap "Coronation Street" from February 2006 until May 2008. He also worked as a series producer for "Emmerdale" from April 2001 until December 2004. His other credits include "The Royal" and "Drop the Dead Donkey". He has also acquired the nickname of the 'Iceman' from the British tabloid press. Since January 2009, he has been the executive producer for "Emmerdale", replacing Keith Richardson who left after 24 years. He has since been succeeded in this