Sad news about the death of Chris Sievey aka the very strange Frank Sidebottom yesterday. A cult figure of the 80s and 90s - the era of "alternative comedy" - Frank's football-shaped head and Northern patriotism were a sure-fire hit with the Madchester crowd, and eventually with national telly audiences (thanks to Channel 4).
Here's the man's finest hour. RIP.
Frank Sidebottom website
