HERE is a list of SEVEN pop stars who were born or raised in Trafford.
All have distinguished themselves in various genres of music, from indie to soul.
1. Morrissey - former front man of 80s legends The Smiths who was born in Davyhulme.
2. David Gray - songwriter whose White Ladder album was the best selling album of the 2000s who was born in Sale.
3. Jay Kay - lead singer of Jamiroquai.who was born in Stretford.
4. John Squire - guitarist with The Stone Roses who was born in Altrincham.
5. Martin Fry - lead singer of ABC who was born in Stretford.
6. Andy Rourke - bass player with The Smiths who was born in Ashton on Mersey.
7. Ian Brown - lead singer of The Stone Roses who was raised in Timperley.
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