Rob Gretton

Rob Gretton (January 15, 1953 - May 15, 1999) was best known as the manager of the post punk bands Joy Division and New Order. He was also a partner in Factory Records, proprietor of the Rob's Records label and a co-founder of The Hacienda nightclub in Manchester, England.

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January 15 - 1953 - May 15 - 1999 - Manager - Post punk - Joy Division - New Order - Factory Records - Rob's Records - The Hacienda - Manchester - England

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He was portrayed by Paddy Considine in the 2002 film 24 Hour Party People, which documented the rise and fall of Factory Records.

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Paddy Considine - 2002 - 24 Hour Party People

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Gretton's involvement with the Manchester scene began when he contributed £200 to co-finance Slaughter and the Dogs' first single, the punk classic "Cranked Up Really High".

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Manchester scene - Slaughter and the Dogs - Punk

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