Manchester Pop Trail

My original comic strip Newton & Clayton, a regular in official @ManUtd mag 'Glory Glory Man Utd' plus a series of animated episodes for Reds@5 #MUTV Would be good to resurrect the boys with Cantona ze Dog, Sad Blue and Kippax the Cat! – at Urmston, England

Another ceramic bowl from my collection to commerate one of my favourite landmarks on the Manchester Pop Trail. Hope you agree and like these hand made pieces by Pop- Toonist. – at Urmston, England

Enjoyed an amazing moment in the Hard Rock Florida triggering this response, hoping for a fab filled museum in #Manchester devoted to the local music scene! Long overdue!

Made in Manchester ceramic Pop Toons by Wilde from £20 on the @McrPopTrail – at Urmston, England

Ceramic pop toons by Wilde Hand drawn recycled plates from @McrPopTrail – at Urmston, England

There were many clubs across the city during the 60's with a history of hosting legends pre fame. The Tabernacle in Stockport a major one in the summer of love, check my history board for some highlights you may be surprised! – at Urmston, England

I look back amazed I supplied 5 years of Manchester Pop Trail as a weekly column in the MEN, allowing me opportunities to remind readers what hidden and forgotten history we have to preserve such as 9 April 1965 The Who's Greater Mcr debut live at Alrincham's Stamford Hall! – at Urmston, England

My artwork over the years has featured heavily on The Beatles. This led to a commission back in 1998 painting a mural in hall, stairs & landing of a terraced house in Wigan. The results ending up as news on Granada Reports + local press even the Daily Mirror! Here's some images.. – at Urmston, England

Love this No 6 McGoohan figure. A big fan of The Prisoner TV series and original member of Six of One fan club meeting in Brooklands South Manchester back in the late 1970's. Highest paid actor, an original soundtrack, in colour for American Market. Many landmarks! – at Urmston, England

Love The Smiths one of Manchester's finest, I celebrate the fact with my hand drawn bottle bags. If only they would reform! I've wined enough!! – at Partington, England

Tucked away in Hulme South Manchester is the Grade II listed Playhouse Theatre. The former BBC studio where on 7 March 1962 The Beatles made their radio debut broadcast on the 8th. The first time the nation introduced to the fab four. Pete Best on drums and historic moment ! – at Urmston, England

In 2014 I hosted a Manchester 60's music event feat local artists from The Hollies, Hermans Hermits plus Pete Maclaine & Johnny Peters . The event an extention of my @McrPopTrail column, the artists presenting me with the 1st MAMA now on view with others in the Millstone Pub Mcr. – at Urmston, England

My families love for Take That has supported them all their lives, many concerts this ticket from 2006 while their devotion continues today. This pic from 1997's Gary Barlow convention at Piccadilly Hotel his debut solo album Open Road provided a video exclusive. #sjmconcerts – at Urmston, England

Celebrating frank Sidebottom. 5" plate and stand, hand-made ceramic pop toons by Wilde. Coming soon Etsy shop on the @McrPopTrail – at Urmston, England

Burnage lads Manchester legends still making headlines here handed to you on a plate...ceramic pop toons by Wilde on the @McrPopTrail – at Urmston, England

Slade played the King Hall, Belle Vue, Gorton on 29 April 1975. This large oval ceramic plate by Wilde on the @McrPopTrail – at Urmston, England

AC/DC early appearance in Manchester 17/03/1977 at the cities premier rock and punk venue Electric Circus, Collyhurst, the venue also remembered for 2 legendary appearances in 1976 by the Sex Pistols. Illustration by Wilde. – at Urmston, England

The Dolphins from Nelson Lancs were regulars in 1962 on the Mcr Beat scene. Graham Nash & Allan Clarke becoming admirers attracting 3 members to join up and form The Hollies. One of #Manchesters finest on the @McrPopTrail – at Urmston, England

Original artwork for my @McrPopTrail colouring book, this page celebrating the Hardrock Concert Venue, Great Stone Road, Stretford (ex B & Q) Its opening night with David Bowie on his Ziggy Stardust tour amazing memories! – at Urmston, England

Created for my Beatles in Manchester tour, here's my homemade blue plaque to celebrate the cities most famous club playing host to the fab four prior to the birth of Beatlemania!! Hope you enjoy my postings?! – at Urmston, England