Tributes continue to pour in for the legendary licensee, who ran one of the city's most significant venues for 21 years
Andy Martin, landlord of Mancunian institution The Star and Garter, died in hospital four days after being admitted following a suspected stroke. The 52-year-old dad-of-two was suffering with an ear infection before his condition deteriorated.
The Star and Garter, in the shadow of Manchester's Piccadilly station, shaped the youth of thousands. Andy fought to keep the Fairfield Street boozer open over the years as he navigated crisis after crisis. Joy Division and New Order star Peter Hook added: "Andy was a lovely man from head to foot. Truly a man of the people who recognised that mighty oaks grow from acorns. His importance to new Manchester music was vital. God rest his soul."
"He fought tooth and nail to keep the Star and Garter open. Having kept the pub open, he kept the prices low so that everyone could enjoy their night there, no matter their budget. Andy always felt a person feeling they'd had a good night at the pub was worth much more than money - his passion, his business, was the business of making people happy.
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