Dave Stewart, Bobby Knoxall, the Toy Dolls and the Clash have all played their part.Dave Stewart, Bobby Knoxall, the Toy Dolls and the Clash have all played their part.
Dave Stewart, Bobby Knoxall, the Toy Dolls and the Clash have all played their part.

Mackem melodies: nine of the most memorable songs with Wearside roots

Eurythmics star Dave Stewart does of course appear in our list. But there are one or two others who might surprise you.

Folk, rock, trip-hop, punk, novelty songs and even symphonies. One way or another, Sunderland has inspired or created some memorable music; even if it wasn’t always memorable for the best of reasons. Here are nine of them, in no particular order.