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== 1998 == | == 1998 == | ||
The Gurning Chimps are suggested to remain active by [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], which takes place in 1998 — [[Head Radio]] DJ Michael Hunt indicates Maccer vomited on his shoes when he was backstage at one of the band's concerts. | The Gurning Chimps are suggested to remain active by [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], which takes place in 1998 — [[Head Radio]] DJ [[Michael]] Hunt indicates Maccer vomited on his shoes when he was backstage at one of the band's concerts. | ||
== Real Life Inspiration == | == Real Life Inspiration == | ||
It is very likely that the band was inspired by Shaun Ryder's (the voice of Maccer) real life band from the late 80s/early 90s The Happy | It is very likely that the band was inspired by Shaun Ryder's (the voice of Maccer) real life band from the late 80s/early 90s The Happy Mondays. The Happy Mondays were instrumental in the creation of the early 90s acid house, rave and "Madchester" scene in England, focused on the northern city of Manchester. | ||
[[Category: Music]] | [[Category: Music]] | ||
[[Category: Characters]] | [[Category: Characters]] | ||