Manic Street Preachers Facts for Kids

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Manic Street Preachers live in London
Background information
Origin	Blackwood, Caerphilly, Wales, United Kingdom
Genres	Alternative rock, britpop, punk (early)
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Columbia

Members	James Dean Bradfield Nicky Wire Sean Moore

Past members	Richey Edwards (presumed dead)

Manic Street Preachers, often called the Manics, are a famous alternative rock band from Blackwood, Wales. They started making music in 1986. The band is made up of James Dean Bradfield (who sings and plays guitar), Nicky Wire (who plays bass and sometimes sings), and Sean Moore (who plays drums and sings backing vocals). They are a big part of the Cardiff music scene. The Manics became very popular in the 1990s.

The band was originally a four-piece group. Their lyricist and rhythm guitarist, Richey Edwards, disappeared on February 1, 1995. Many years later, in November 2008, he was officially presumed dead.

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About Manic Street Preachers

The Manics released their first album, Generation Terrorists, in 1992. Their songs often talked about important topics like culture, feeling alone, and sadness. This unique style helped them gain many loyal fans. The band's later albums continued to have smart lyrics with a political touch. They also explored a wider alternative rock sound.

The Missing Member

Richey Edwards was a key songwriter for the band. He wrote many of their early lyrics. His disappearance in 1995 was a very sad and mysterious event. Even after he was presumed dead, his words continued to inspire the band. Their ninth album, Journal For Plague Lovers, released in 2009, used lyrics that Richey had left behind before he vanished.

Success and Awards

After Richey Edwards disappeared, James Dean Bradfield, Sean Moore, and Nicky Wire decided to continue as Manic Street Preachers. They became one of Britain's top rock bands. They have had eight albums reach the top ten charts. They also had fifteen singles in the top ten.

The band reached number one three times:

With their 1998 album This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours.
With the single "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" in 1998.
With the single "The Masses Against The Classes" in 2000.

The Manics have also won many awards. They won Best British Album and Best British Group at the BRIT Awards in 1997 and 1999. In 2008, the music magazine NME praised them for their achievements over their career.