2004 saw another re-formation, comprising original members Bez , Gaz and Shaun Ryder along with another group of musicians. Shaun Ryder recruited Kav Sandhu to join on guitar and bring in a new group of musicians. Sandhu brought on-board bassist Mikey Shine, keyboard player Dave Parkinson and guitarist Jonn Dunn. Dave Parkinson was later replaced by Dan Broad. Backing singers on the first tour were Angie Brown and Ron Carroll . from 2004 to 2006 the band were managed by Danny Newman, MD at London Club Turnmills brother of London Club DJ Tall Paul. Rowetta was replaced by Julie E. Gordon who toured with the band until 2010. Paul Ryder was not present, having sworn to never perform with his brother again following the 2000 break-up, and formed his own band Big Arm. That year, the Happy Mondays released a live DVD of a show in Barcelona. They played a variety of festival dates in 2005 (including Global Gathering ), capping it off with a concert at the Manchester Arena.
Another re-formation
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