Perspective: Shaun Ryder on highs, lows and Happy Mondays: ‘Heroin isn’t a party drug – you can’t just do it at the weekend’Perspective: Shaun Ryder on highs, lows and Happy Mondays: ‘Heroin isn’t a party drug – you can’t just do it at the weekend’Perspective: Shaun Ryder on highs, lows and Happy Mondays: ‘Heroin isn’t a party drug – you can’t just do it at the weekend’

Summary

• Discusses his childhood and chaotic adult life.
• Shares insights on Bez and his own charisma.
• Talks about ADHD and its impact on his life.
• Promotes his new memoir and the music industry challenges.

Key Facts

Fact	Value
Published Date	March 18, 2026
Source	Guardian Music

Sources

• Guardian Music: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/17/shaun-ryder-highs-lows-happy-mondays-heroin-isnt-a-party-drug-you-cant-just-do-it-at-the-weekend