As teenagers, Simon Wolstencroft, John Squire and Ian Brown used to come to The Vine Pub in Sale, planning world domination for The Patrol.
A guy called Dave called by to tell Si about an amazing guitarist called Johnny Marr. He was looking for a drummer for his band and Dave suggested Si met up with him.
Johnny came by the next night, wearing a long trench coat with hair like Keith Richards!
Along with Andy Rourke on bass, Johnny and Si formed funk band Freak Party.
Season One of The X Generation brings you key moments in Simon Wolstencroft’s musical career that have influenced some of the greatest Manchester bands of all time.
Credits: Digital Blanket | Video Chain
Producers: James Delargy | John Steven Locke | Simon Wolstencroft
