Hot on the heels of our first episode (featuring Joe Casey, vocalist in Detroit post-punk outfit Protomartyr), the second episode of '60 Minutes or less' - a new podcast from Birthday Cake For Breakfast - features an interesting chat with Paul Hanley, former drummer in northern institution, The Fall.

Alongside brother Steve, Paul was the other famous Hanley in The Fall, one of the many drummer’s in the mix over the years and one half of the band's classic two-drummer lineup. Appearing behind the kit during the fruitful early 80s, you'll hear him on such highly regarded records as ‘Hex Enduction Hour’ and ‘Grotesque (After the Gramme)’. More recently, Hanley has taken to the drums again as part of HOUSE Of ALL, a supergroup of ex-Fall members featuring brother Steve amongst others.

Outside of drumming, Hanley has written a number of brilliant books - ‘Leave The Capital: A History of Manchester Music in 13 Recordings’ and ‘Have A Bleedin Guess: The Story of Hex Enduction Hour’. In April 2024, Route Publishing are set to release a new collection from Paul - 'Sixteen Again: How Pete Shelley & Buzzcocks Changed Manchester Music (and me).’ It’s a book that looks to explore the appeal of Buzzcocks and the influence of Pete Shelley on Manchester music and beyond.

On a frosty morning in early December 2023, I visited Paul at home in Timperley to talk about the Buzzcocks, Frank Sidebottom, gobbing at punk shows and much more.

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