As part of my celebration of Elbow beating Coldplay at the Brits 2009, I’d love to revisit the past (ooh that tall poppy syndrome just oozes at times).

The glory days.

Some of the greats of Brit music.

Madchester’s finest, the Happy Mondays:

Modern Brits Kasabian (bands take note – this is how it’s done live – no nets):

The pure brilliance of the Inspiral Carpets:

The mad Ned’s Atomic Dustbin:

And the late great Joy Division:

And finally some live Elbow:

Enjoy in moderation.