One of the most important cities in the world for giving us amazing music, amazing artists and amazing songs. Here are just some of the incredible hits and highlights. Artists such as The Smiths, James, Joy Division, New Order, Stone Roses, Bee Gees, Elbow, Oasis, The Hollies, Happy Mondays, 10CC, Simply Red, The Fall, Swing Out Sister, Georgie Fame, Take That, John Mayall, John Cooper Clarke and M People.