Noisey interview Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers for 'The British Masters' video series
10 September 2013, 12:40
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Luke Morgan Britton
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In the latest of their current British Masters series, Vice’s music offshoot site Noisey have interviewed the Manic Street Preachers’ bassist and lyricist, Nicky Wire.
The clip follows recent chit-chats with influential Brit musicians John Lydon, Bryan Ferry and more, with The Quietus editor John Doron discussing the Welsh group’s new album, Wire’s approaching 45th birthday, the recent prevalence of band reunions and more.
Watch the interview in full below, with Manics’ new record Rewind The Film coming next week.
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