At 80 years young, Bruce Mitchell is the bearing upon which gigs have turned in Manchester for more than half a century.  In part 2, he talks about his friend & business partner Martin Hannett, why soundchecks are doomed to suck, and how the worst gigs are often the best gigs.

Bruce Mitchell, otherwise known as Mr Manchester, has watched, performed, carried speakers, provided the lights and stage, or been a production manager for gigs for the last 65 years.Heavily involved in Factory Records, working with bands from The Who to New Order and playing drums for The...