Manic Street Preachers Profile

Nickname:
"The Manics"

Formed: In Oakdale Comprehensive School, Blackwood, Wales (1986)

Members:
James Dean Bradfield
Nicky Wire
Sean Moore

Former Members:
Flicker
Richey James Edwards

Originally Called: Betty Blue

Genres:
Punk Rock,
Alternative Rock,
Britpop

Debut Album: Generation Terrorists (1992)

Did You Know:
The bands original name Betty Blue is the English title of French film 37°2 le matin
Richey James Edwards suffered with self-mutilation, anorexia nervosa and alcoholism. He was subsequently admitted to The Priory in 1994, a private mental clinic.