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Morrisey, Jonny Marr, Mike Joyce and Dale Hibbert (who would be replaced after one gig by Andy Rourke) formed in Manchester, which years later in the indie scene would be labelled Madchester.
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The Smiths made their debut on Top Of The Pops and Morrisey famously used flowers in place of a microphone to subvert the shows miming guidelines.
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The Smiths released their self titled debut in early 1984, and it reached number 2 in the UK charts, but was met with controversy over aleged paedophilia.
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The Stone Roses play a risky show at Blackpools Empress Ballroom
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Liam and Noel Gallagher formed Oasis in Manchester in early 1991, recruiting Paul Arthurs, Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarrol.
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As the first, and to this day, biggest, brit pop marketing stunt, Oasis and Blurs respective labels chose to release the two singles of the time (Oasis' "Roll With It" against Blurs "Country House") and to compete for the top spot of the time. Eventually, Blur won over Oasis.
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Oasis played a festival at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, with over 2.6 million people applying for tickets, which is the highest demand for a concert in british history.