Nicky Wire Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets
25th 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.
2nd 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.
26th 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.
6th 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.
15th 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.
29th 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.
15th 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.
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