Manic Street Preachers Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

1^st May 2015

Fact: British funnyman James Corden scored a first on his U.S. talk show on Thursday night (30May15), when he invited Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers to perform - it was the band's first ever appearance on live American TV. The group performed its 1996 single A Design For Life on The Late Late Show.

25^th September 2013

Quote: "If he were around today, Richey would be the insane male version of Lady Gaga. Sky News would be buzzing over him in a Skycoptor and he would have the world's biggest Twitter following. Or he would have gone down the J.D. Salinger route and become a recluse. In any case, he would be a star." Manic Street Preachers rocker Nicky Wire reflects on the band's missing guitarist, Richey Edwards, who disappeared in 1995. He was officially declared 'presumed dead' in 2008.

2^nd July 2012

Quote: "I'm really pleased for them. I'm thrilled because they are one of the greatest bands ever. Them, the Sex Pistols and Dexys (Midnight Runners) are the three reformations I really respect. There's a lot of people who just do it purely for the money but I think those three are amazing." Manic Street Preachers star Nicky Wire is a big fan of the reunited Stone Roses.

26^th July 2011

Quote: "We'll keep making albums as long as we're still bitter and angry and hate filled." Manic Street Preachers bassist Nicky Wire plans to rock 'til he drops.

6^th January 2011

Quote: "F**k, no. You're just a living museum at that point, aren't you? I mean, no offence to bands who do, I guess it's good money, but I like Paul Weller's attitude: I will never be defined by my past." Manic Street Preachers rocker Nicky Wire rules out performing their record THE HOLY BIBLE at a special 'classic albums' show.

5^th January 2011

Quote: "It never fails to amaze me, Japan. You know, we drop two f**king atom bombs on you. We firebomb this place. We force your Emperor to admit he's not immortal on f**king TV, we just decimate you and they say, 'Right, you know what, watch this', and become an economic powerhouse." Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield is impressed with Japan's recovery after World War II.

15^th September 2010

Quote: "I lie in my bed and think to myself, 'There has to be a Kurt Cobain out there, there has to be a John Lennon out there,' someone who's eloquent and f**ked up, someone who's brilliant and intelligent... But we've been waiting a long time." Manic Street Preachers rocker Nicky Wire is still waiting for the next big rock star.

26^th July 2010

Fact: Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers have collaborated with former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Duff Mckagan on their upcoming album POSTCARDS FROM A YOUNG MAN.

15^th May 2009

Fact: The cover artwork for the Manic Street Preachers' latest album JOURNAL FOR PLAGUE LOVERS will come with a safety sleeve when it hits record stores on 18 May (09) - after the "blood-splattered" painting was deemed inappropriate for younger shoppers.

29^th February 2008

Quote: "Public Enemy - get Chuck D to get that (award) because I think he's a true inspiration. Best rapper ever." Manic Street Preachers bassist Nicky Wire wants the legendary rap group to win the 2009 NME Award For Godlike Genius Of The Year.

18^th December 2007

Fact: Mystery still surrounds Manic Street Preachers' troubled guitarist RICHEY EDWARDS, who disappeared in 1995. Edwards, who was burdened with many troubles including alcoholism, self-harming and anorexia, is still regarded as a missing person. Supposed sightings have come from Britain, Goa and the Canaries. If he is still alive, he will be 40 on Saturday (22Dec07).

15^th November 2006

Quote: "(He) somehow gets some rebel chic by playing in a prison and saying the guards are the bad guys. Hang about, you've got f**king mass murderers and paedophiles in there." Manic Street Preachers star Nicky Wire can't understand Johnny Cash's reputation.