Happy Mondays with A Guy Called Gerald, Danny Rampling, and more

Happy Mondays, from Salford, England, were pivotal to the 80s-90s Madchester scene, blending indie and acid house. Led by Shaun Ryder, they mixed funk, techno, and psychedelia. Known for albums like "Bummed" and "Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches," their hits include "Kinky Afro" and "Step On." Ryder's surreal wordplay and their unique sound made them icons alongside The Stone Roses and Inspiral Carpets.

Danny Rampling, born in Streatham, London, is a seminal DJ in the British house scene, known for introducing Balearic beats. Founder of Shoom and Pure club nights, he helped pioneer early rave culture alongside Paul Oakenfold and others. Rampling hosted Radio 1's Love Groove Dance Party and released mix albums with Metropole, Mixmag, and Virgin. Despite a brief setback in 1997, he returned strong with Club Nation in 1998.