I was born here but my family emigrated to Canada when I was 3. I’ve been back several times and have been able to see another side to this working class town. Any music fan needs to see Manchester to appreciate how struggle has influenced some of the best bands of our time. Granted, the Hacienda is gone and the rave scene is not what it was 10 years ago but there is something about this city that continues to inspire. It may not be pretty but it is real.