Manchester Bands, Their Songs, and Members Quiz

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The Smiths were a highly influential Manchester band, recognized for their fusion of Johnny Marr's jangly guitars and Morrissey's distinctive lyrical wit. Their best-known singles included "This Charming Man" and "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now." "Sheila Take a Bow" reached number ten in the UK charts in 1987. Marr and Morrissey had a falling out with fellow bandmates Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums) over disputes regarding song royalties. Morrissey and Marr also parted ways on bad terms, leading Morrissey to pursue a successful solo career with hits like "Everyday Is Like Sunday" and "Suedehead."

Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner from New Order performed together in the side project Electronic, along with Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys. The group produced notable hits like "Getting Away with It" (1989) and "Disappointed" (1992). Marr's other collaborations included work with The The and Modest Mouse.

Before forming New Order, Bernard Sumner was part of Joy Division, a band known for its dark, atmospheric sound with songs like "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and "Transmission." Both Joy Division and New Order's names were controversially derived from Nazi Germany, causing some initial criticism. After the tragic death of singer Ian Curtis in 1980, the remaining members, including Peter Hook and Stephen Morris, formed New Order, blending post-punk with electronic music. Their hits included the iconic "Blue Monday" (1983), which became the UK's best-selling 12-inch single, and "Bizarre Love Triangle" (1986). In 1990, New Order released the England football team's World Cup anthem "World in Motion" for Italia '90, featuring a memorable rap by Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes.

Other notable Manchester acts include Oasis ("Wonderwall"), The Stone Roses ("I Wanna Be Adored"), and Happy Mondays ("Step On").