Shaun Ryder will perform songs from his Happy Mondays and Black Grape back catalogues at a special gig in Manchester next month. The one-off concert - limited to 400 tickets - takes place at the city's new FAC51 venue on April 4.  Read more 

Black Grape singer Shaun Ryder has married his girlfriend of six years Joanne. The 47-year-old invited their family and friends to the St Charles RC Church in Swinton for the christening of their daughter Lulu, however, they sprung a surprise on guests by getting married after the ceremony.  Read more 

Shaun Ryder has revealed that he will be using an autocue at Black Grape's upcoming comeback gig in London as he doesn't remember the lyrics. The frazzled singer reckons that writers can't recite words from their books, so musicians can't be expected to do the same.  Read more 

Black Grape have reformed and announced plans to play their first gig in 12 years. The group, fronted by Shaun Ryder, will perform at The Coronet Theatre on April 1 as part of Get Loaded in The Dark.  Read more