BBC 6Music 11th June 2005



Mani nixes Glasto


He cancels DJing slot over Man U row


Primal Scream bassist has pulled out of Glastonbury in support of Man United fans ongoing offensive against new owner Malcolm Glazer.

The ex-Stone Roses bassist and fervent Man U supporter said he'd pulled out of his DJ slot at the festival after he discovered that the venue he was due to play, The Crown tent, is sponsored by Budweiser.

Talking to 6 Music last night at Manchester's Club Blowout, he said: "I'm not having anything to do with Budweiser or any of the other United sponsors like Vodafone and Nike until they stand up to Glazer and help get him out of our club."

He also revealed that he's lending his support to a new football club that's been set up by disillusioned Man United fans.

The new club – going under the working title FC United - will begin life next season and Mani is hoping to put together a super group of Man United supporting musicians to release an anti-Glazer/Pro FC United single.

He continued: "I'm gonna get me, (John) Squire, (Richard) Ashcroft and Terry Hall together to knock out a tune and give all the proceeds to the new club. It'll be superb."

However, Mani will still play with Primal Scream on Glastonbury's main stage on the Sunday night.



Jody Thompson



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