One of my fav bands from those days was Hindle Wakes - was and still is!
It's 30 years since they made a terrific live album at the Cross Keys - and I've recently seen a CD remaster of it. I remember them from a club run at Crumpsall Hospital (as was) in the 70s. They were resident with guests like Mike Harding and Dave and June Brooks.
And they're still going strong!