Mike Pickering: The Manchester house marvel who helped inspire the sound of Sir Henrys in Cork

As he publishes his memoir, the celebrated DJ tells Des O'Driscoll about the Hacienda, M-People, and his visits to Cork

Mike Pickering  at one of the Manchester parties in 1988. Picture: Peter J Walsh/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty

There might be more famous figures to emerge from the Manchester music world but few have had their fingers in as many musical pies as Mike Pickering. 

Best known as a mainstay of the legendary Hacienda club at the height of the 'Madchester' era, and creator of chart-topping band M People, the now 72-year-old has had an incredible life in music. He’s finally detailed his escapades in a hugely enjoyable new memoir.