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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.