Photographs of Richard Davis have now been published for the first time in a photo album titled The Marchester Years 1989-91, which includes images of Baez, Clint Boone and Stone Rose.
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Captivating black-and-white photographs of musicians, fans and actors, this new book chronicles the hedonistic era of the late '80s and early '90s known as Madchester.

Madchester is a Manchester music and cultural venue closely associated with the indie rave scene, where artists blend indie music with elements of acid house, psychedelic and '60s pop, captured there by photographer Richard Davies all of these

Richard's photos have now been published for the first time in a photo album titled The Madchester Years 1989-91, which includes The Stone Roses, Clint Boon, Bez, Caroline Ahearne, A Some Ratio, Northside, Steve Coogan, 808 State, Blossom and Terry Christian.

The Madchester years are often thought to be heavily influenced by drugs, especially ecstasy. At the time, the now infamous Manor nightclub was a key catalyst for Manchester's unique musical spirit known as the Second Summer of Love.

A new book chronicling the hedonistic era of the late '80s, early '90s, and '90s, this new book contains captivating black-and-white photos of musicians, music fans, and actors alike called Madchester (pictured, with Bez dancing on stage).

Pictured: The band blossomed at the legendary PSV club (formerly The Factory/The Russell Club) in Hulme in October 1990. Richard calls them a "great live band", but since they're from London, they may not get the media coverage they deserve

Music fans in Leo Stanley t-shirts at the Happy Monday and Farm show on Elland Road, Leeds, June 1991

One of the photos shows the band Flowered Up at the legendary PSV club (formerly The Factory/The Russell club) in Hulme in October 1990.

Richard called them a "great live band", adding, "Because they're from London, they probably don't get the media coverage they deserve."

Meanwhile, another photo on the book's cover shows Baez dancing on stage.

Richard explained: "To this day, I look back fondly and thank my lucky star, as I happened to be in Manchester City at the end of 1988.

Caroline Ahearne played her early role, Sister Mary Flawless, in January 1991. Richard was the first to have a portrait with Caroline, recorded at his home in Hulme

Left: Steve Coogan as Duncan Disorderly (later Paul Calf). Recorded at Richard's Hulme apartment in March 1991. Right: Kermit at Ruthless Rap Assas, Manchester