- He was portrayed by Steve Coogan in 24 Hour Party People (2002).
- One of the most influential figures in the British music industry, Wilson was one of the five co-founders of Factory Records and also founded the famous Hacienda night club.
- He was the longtime partner of Yvette Livesey, who directs the annual 'In The City' international pop music convention in Manchester.
- He was also active in local politics. He was the main presenter of the BBC politics show "North West".
- He attended De La Salle Christian Brothers' School, and studied English at Cambridge.
- He was the posthumous winner of the 2007 Q Hero Award.
- He was portrayed by Craig Parkinson in Control (2007).
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