He also cleared up details surrounding talk of a reunion tour offer....
Here's a hint: it would be the greatest 'Rickroll' of all-time......
Not a Blue Monday in sight for anyone heading to see the Manc music ......
No, it wasn't 'Bigmouth Strikes Again'....
The support is massive too. ...
He and his band will be joined by a 30-piece live orchestra...
He is the first recipient of the honour aimed at supporting local fledgling artists....