Happy Mondays

English alternative rock band

The Happy Mondays were an alternative rock band from Manchester who became popular in the 1980s. They were associated with the house music movement and Madchester. Their biggest hit was Step On, from the album Pills n Thrills n Bellyaches.

Happy Mondays
Happy Mondays in 2006
Background information
OriginLittle Hulton, Greater Manchester, England
GenresAlternative rock, Madchester, acid house, hip house
Years active1980–1993
1999–2000
2004–2010;2012
LabelsFactory, Elektra
MembersShaun Ryder
Mark "Bez" Berry
Gary Whelan
Mark Day
Paul Ryder
Paul Davis
Rowetta Satchell