Manic Street Preachers is an alternative rock band from Blackwood, Wales, formed in 1986. Often referred to as "the Manics", they are James Dean Bradfield (vocals, guitars), Nicky Wire (bass, occasional vocals) and Sean Moore (drums, backing vocals, occasional trumpet). The band were originally a quartet: lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards mysteriously vanished on 1 February 1995. He was declared presumed deceased in November 2008.
These are photos from concerts where Manic Street Preachers played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Reading Festival 1997 Aug 22 - 24, 1997 Reading, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Gwyn Williams
Manic Street Preachers / Mansun / Audioweb / Embrace May 24, 1997 Manchester, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Jim. A
Manic Street Preachers / The Boo Radleys Apr 12, 1997 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Paul Davey
Manic Street Preachers / The Boo Radleys Apr 9, 1997 Plymouth, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Dalekbread