Shaun William George Ryder (b. 1962) is an English singer, songwriter and poet. As lead singer of Happy Mondays, he was a leading figure in the Madchester cultural scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Virgin Radio UK (2021)
English singer, songwriter, and poet, Shaun Ryder discusses his struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He explains how the disorder has been a lifelong challenge, affecting his behaviour and learning abilities. Ryder shares that he didn’t learn the alphabet until he was 28, a skill he acquired through song. The article also touches on Ryder’s school experiences, where the word ‘ADHD’ was unheard of, and educational support for such conditions was virtually nonexistent. He describes being placed in a class primarily for crowd control, indicating a lack of understanding and accommodation for students with learning and attention disorders at the time.