Shaun Ryder, notorious frontman of The Happy Mondays, has confessed that he would love the opportunity to write for Taylor Swift - and One Direction.
Ryder said he doesn't know much about the popular music of today, apart from what his young daughters are listening to. When speaking to BANG Showbiz, he said "I haven't really got a clue about what's out, it's not that it's rubbish, I just don't listen to it".
Ryder put forward his opinion on Miley Cyrus, saying: "I do listen to Miley Cyrus and all that, whatever seven-year-old kids are listening to." A compliment or thinly veiled insult? We can't decide.
He went on to talk about his appreciation for Taylor Swift in particular, saying: "And I listen to the other one, the country and western singer, Taylor Swift, she's fucking great. I'd write a song for her. I'll write one especially for Taylor Swift, and One Direction, absolutely, why not."
Ryder, who presented the Best Dancefloor Filler award at the NME awards last night, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pills, Thrills and Bellyaches this year.
He hinted at details of a Happy Mondays tour at the end of the year to celebrate: "This year we're celebrating 25 years of 'Pills, Thrills and Bellyaches', there's a tour in November and December, we're going everywhere. I'm sure the rider will be different this time round. We don't have a bus anymore, we have a mini-van and a driver!''
