Shaun Ryder

Shaun William Ryder (aka X; born 23 August 1962, Little Hulton, Salford) is an English vocalist and songwriter and an ex-postman who became famous in the Madchester era. His lyrics in the band Happy Mondays, also received critical praise for their wit and musical fusion with the sound of the band. Ryder's struggle with drugs eventually led to the break up of the Mondays in 1992. The film 24 Hour Party People featured the (semi-fictional) story of... more

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  • Aug 23, 1962 (age 47 years)

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