Your tributes have come flooding in for the broadcaster and music mogul who sadly died at the weekend.
You were asking what kind of memorial might be appropriate to remember "Mr Manchester" - as he was always fired with enthusiasm for everything Manchester perhaps it would be good to have an eternal flame in a setting which best reflects his passion.
Ian Price
Salford
I would just like to say how shocked and sad I was to hear of the death of Tony Wilson. I am the same age that Tony was, and my memories of him were in the early 70's when he used to read the local news for Granada. I looked forward to seeing him most nights back then, because he was very laid back, and if I may say, he, himself, looked like a pop star. I understand that this last remark might be inapprpriate at this time, but that is how I remember him.
Then in the '80s my son used to be a huge fan of the Happy Mondays and New Order. So Tony appealed and was part of different generations throughout his life. He is sadly missed by all.
Judith Franey
1 word legend.a big loss to music.
Neil, Bolton
The news about tony wilson passing away was so sad.
He was Mr Manchester but was also liked by people from all over the North West.
a legend sadly gone.
Susie Connolly, Liverpool
God bless him he was brilliant my thoughts and prayers go to his family
x Julie, Southport
Tony Wilson woz the voice and face ofmanchester scene he woz underrated and talented rip 2 a gr8 man melanie Knutsford
How sad the news of Tony's death is. Lucy must well remember his youthful early days when he spread the music of Manchester to the world. He was instrumental in bringing so much new talent to the fore. He is sorely missed but leaves happy memories. A great man.
From a scouser living on "the other end of the East Lancs road".
Chris Evans
He was a great down to earth sort of guy.He seemed to call a spade a spade he was very intresting to watch or listen to,i loved to watch hes debates with lucy and hes death is very sad and a great loss. He would have made a great pm. Rest in peace Tony.
Anne of Wigan
I would like to say that i grew up in the era of the Hacienda and visited it on several occasions, unfortunatly i never got chance to meet tony but i would like to say that if it was'nt for tony the north west would'nt be what it is today.
Tony was such an iconic individual and a complete visionery, i just wish i
could have met him to tell him how i feel, we'll all miss you tony and i
thank god for giving us a unique soul.
Stuart Dagger in Preston
The guy was an absolute legend, who put Manchester back on the map both musically and culturally. I met him a number of times and was always happy to chat about manchester and the music.
He should be awarded a post humous honour from the Queen.
Jon
Eccles
Tony used to get a lot of flack for singing the praises of Manchester, but truth was he believed in the whole of the northwest including liverpool
tony was a great man every thing he did for manchester was great the peaple of manchester will never for get him x
Tony wilson was quite simply...brill. He reivented manchester. He wil be sorely missed.
Cathy from Glossop
As someone who was around in the halcyon Granada Reports days of the mid-70's - I'm now long since retired - I have fond memories of the Chris Pye/Jeremy Fox era when Tony, Gordon Burns and a host of other young turks were taking the North-West by journalistic storm.
What set Tony apart was his un-shakeable belief in what he was doing at any one time. He was a one-off. Granada was always forward looking, but, the combination of Granada & Tony Wilson was unbeatable.
He'll be sorely missed.
David Weir
My memories of Mr Wilson is Manchester and the Hacienda respect and peace gone but not forgotten
From Chris in Buxton
I only met Tony once, at the Cornerhouse after one of his Saturday morning shows. But i have have followed his career from the mid seventies on the Granada News. Thanks for the music. Peter Sargent Stretford. p.s every time i go in the Cornerhouse i will raise a glass in memory.
Anthony Wilson wil b misd 4eva but his memory wil live on in everythng manchester n beyond! A much missed character!
Gail- preston x
GOODBYE MR MANCHESTER.YOU GAVE ME THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE.R.I.P FRIEND
Mark Budgen
My best memory of Tony Wilson was the day following the general election when Margaret Thatcher got in, the interview was live from a cafe on A
Tony was a larger than life character and a had a warm heart and strong spirit in his fight against cancer. I went to China with Tony and nine others in 2001 and spent 10 days in one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Tony was funny, entertaining and seemed to know facinating facts about every subject that came up during our tour. We were there to support a new Anglo/Chinese charity and to strengthen links with the Eastern regions of China. We also attended an international pop music festival there and ended up singing karaoke with the Chinese on many occasions. Tony loved the music - dont know whether our singing on the great wall impressed him though.
Tony was warm and really liked scousers and non-Manchester people in contrast to his sometimes promoted allegiance to Manchester. Since the China trip he always attended our get togethers and charity events etc in Liverpool and had many friends locally and many stories to tell. Whilst in China I discovered another side to Tony, who attended church there on Sunday and was always willing to help people.
He loved and lived life - some would say excessively to the full with his admitted 'vices', but was a pleasure to be with. I phoned him not so long ago after his treatment at Christies Hospital, Manchester and discovered he was talking to me driving in the desert outside Los Angeles. He wouldn't rest or take things easy and just carried on with life. It is a great shock and he was a relatively young man. He will be missed by many and cannot be replicated in any way. He was a fighter to the end and carried on working on with his media work.
His family, the media, his mates will solely miss him. He was much loved. Our thoughts and love go out to him and those suffering his loss.
Director
The Business Trust
Tony was always a joy to work with. The studio always buzzed when he was there. His knowledge and authority on a wide-ange of subjects fom music to politics was astounding.
He loved television with a passion, and understood it inside-out, as few others do.
Above-all he loved Manchester and it's people.
We owe him a lot, and he will be greatly missed.
BOB TRAFFORD
Cameraman and former colleague
God bless Tony Wilson he will never be forgotton,manchester has lost a true manc..........
Keith
Blackley Manchester
Tony Wilson was as straight and honest as anyone could be sympathy to his family and collegues.
Elaine, Warrington
He was responsible for the music i still adore to this day! He brought real raw music into my life,he will never be forgotton!chris from glossop.
I'm only 22 but even still i understand what a legend and great mancunian tony wilson was. he loved this city and this city loved him!
Andy
I was fortunate to meet tony wilson he put manchester on the map he will be sadly missed by the music business..Pete norman accringt
tony wilson a legend to music. May he rest in peace alan nixon blackburn
Tony always fascinated me whenever he was on tv. I will always remember him peering over his glasses like a school master!! Lovely man and such a waste of a life to die at 57 whilst so successful!
Anita Keal, Cheshire
Tony Wilson was a brillient intellìgent man. So sad that he has gone.
Anon
Tony Wilson was the very first memory i had of Granada TV. I thought he was a great man, and he'll be sadly missed.
Lisa
As everyone else, I was saddened to hear of Tony's passing............You didn't have to like the guy to appreciate what a talented and clever man he was, although most of us did.
Please pass my condolences to his partner and family.........wouldn't you think that we could rid the world of this dreadful illness by now.
Ann Barber
Bury
Thanks Tony for all you did for Manchester and music, may you rest in peace.
Love Freda x
He was my hero,he is the president of manchester,he did more 4 music than any single person.he,his presence on the music scene will b missed.
Lisa Bolton
i met Tony a few times during my mad clubbing days! He even bought me a pint once.What a lovely man he was.Rip tony.
Shelly, Liverpool
Tony was the MAN in Manchester
Billy Seagrave Denton
Mcr wudnt be half the city it is without the influence of anthony h wilson.a legend.r i p.
Antony Failrworth mcr.
Such A Shame He Will Be Sadly Missed By All
Joanne Liverpool
Tony Willson put the man in Manchester wgth his veiws and his music,
Paul Menzies
I remember Tony frm wen i woz a guest on upfront,he woz a lovely man.
Nicki
The north west has lost one of it's finest. He shall be missed by many.
Natalie, Bury
I did the 10k night of neon walk on saturday with sisters n friends and was pleasd when it was changed 2 the tony wilson night of neon- he as a
Anon
Just to keep it short...............Tony Wilson ,arrogantly brilliant , great loss very sad
Dave from Stockport
Tony Wilson was a legend he did so much 4 the city + the club scene!Will b missed.
Rick
My husband is a taxi driver he picked tony up a few times and said he was a lovley man.
Anon
He was a great down to earth sort of guy.He seemed to call a spade a spade what you saw was what you got.he was very intresting to watch or listen to,i loved to watch hes debates with lucy and hes death is very sad and a great loss. He would have made a great pm. Rest in peace tony.
Anne of Wigan.
There used 2 b a tshirt that said "on the 8th day god gave us manchester" well "on the 9th day god gave manchester Tony Wilson !" enuff said x
I meet Tony ten yrs ago i was a waiter then at the midland hotel in the city. He always treat the staff with respect and gratiude a true gent.
Anon
'One man can make a difference' tony proved that. A true ambassador the north. God bless you!
James, Widnes
Tony Wilson was a great hero of manchester bringing fantastic music into the world never afraid of voicing his opinions,a true legend.
Heather, Stoke
As a smitten 8 year old i used to kiss the t.v. screen when he used to present granada reports. i thought he was gorgeous.
Debbie from Oldham
A cousin and myself myself met Mr Wilson and his mate at The Hollywood club L'pool 1981 very jovial and met again at Lipa i thougt he was great
Anon
Tony Wilson was Mr Manchester and will be sadly missed Joy Division would have been nothing without him R.I.P
Anon
Tony Wilson was a legend of manchester jus like George Best was @ man utd. An wat a dignified man even in death. It shows his imeasurable character
Anon
I remember meeting Anthony many years ago after he had played in goal in a charity football match for a showbiz football 11 against a Preston North end.
There were many stars in the team that day, Coronation Street, Brookside etc., but Anthony struck me as just an ordinary bloke who chatted with the crowd until they had had enough of him!
Gordon Jackson
I remember Tony Wilson trying to intimidate Lucy on television. But she had none of it and told him. I will never forget that
I absolutely loved him.
He was my favourite presenter of all times. He was so clever and handsome.
I remember seeing him in Boots Chemist with my son who was young at the time and I was so exited at seeing him there. I got a big smile off him, but was to shy to speak.
Mrs Josie Levy
So sorry to hear of tony's death. What a great presenter and man
Ian
A brilliant mind and personality-never afraid to share his views. Tony Wilson -cutting edge stuff always.
Christine and Laura Peacock
And on the 8th day,god created Tony Wilson.Thanx for the early 90's in Manchester,wouldn't of made it threw college without ur genius!x
Kathy E.x
I`ve been watching granada reports ever since I was just a kid .
I remember the likes of Tony Wilson , Richard Madeley and Gordon Burns
I think that when one thinks about granada reports , also thinks Tony
Wilson. The Man Will be Missed
Tony Duffy , Nelson , Lancashire
Tony Wilson was a one off and makes me proud to b a salfordian.
Joanna from Salford
Yes he did a lot 4 the music industry, he gave my school mate his break Ian curtis, who are together now.
Robert Chapman Macclesfield
End of an era.
David Higgins, Cumbria
I remember Tony Wilson+Bob Greaves reading the news in the early seventees on granada reports,its such a shame.
Tony was a north west hero. he shared many a joke with us scousers and he is greatly missed
Without Tony, I doubt I would have become the person I am today.
As a dithering teenager trying to find myself, I discovered Factory
Records and haven't looked back since. The music, Factory's ethos and
their presentation arguably rule my outlook on life itself.
Yet above all, he made me feel proud of where I come from. I have
never felt prouder to say that I am from the North-west. Tony's
journalistic eye, his charm, his confidence and his knowledge will
always act as an influence. If I can achieve just a fraction of what
he's done, I will be happy. He isn't dead - he will forever live on.
David Meller, Stockport
Tony Wilson did our first ever darts presentation for the ladies partington and district league 25 years ago and didnt charge us a penny.
Pam
I'M A SCOUSER AND WHILE A LOT OF US LOVED TO HATE HIM, HE HAD PASSION FOR HIS CITY AND THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. A THOROUGHLY DECENT GUY.
Anon
Tony turned manchester from a dull town 2 a soul town. He waz the man. Hail tony.
M.j.
Tony Wilson was a charismatic presenter and knew a great band when he heard one. Yes, he was just a man, but what a great man!
Gavin, St Helens
i met Tony with my children at Chester Zoo he was so easy to be with you felt so at ease as though u had met your big brother
Mike, Southport
What i always remember about Tony Wilson was his unique voice and his confidence and his introduction to the music to our tv screens, probably
I had the great pleasure of meeting Tony at my daughters wedding in 2004 and he was a lovely warm person. We had a photograph taken and yes he was wearing that trademark "black mac" well it was October.
I always used to love watching Tony and Lucy on their show.
I always remember when my oldest daughter was a student in Manchester and came home wearing a T shirt with "FAC OFF" on it and trying to convince me it was to do with factory records!
He will be very sorely missed.
Karen Theis
I meet Tony as a young florist on King St, Manchester in the mid 70s he was doing interviews on the street for granada reports he was a lovely man.
Anon
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