Tony Wilson's name is to be inscribed on the Roll of Honour in Manchester
Town Hall in appreciation of the outstanding contribution he made to the life, music and culture of the City over many years.
Councillors agreed unanimously to the move which is usually reserved for honorary freemen of the city.
Only 75 individuals and six regiments have been given honorary freedom and it is the first time such an honour has been given to a late Mancunian.
The last person to be given Freedom of the City was Sir Alex Ferguson in 1999. A life-long supporter of Manchester United, Tony Wilson's name will be inscribed alongside Sir Alex's and in close proximity to that of Sir Matt Busby.
The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Glyn Evans, said: "Tony Wilson promoted Manchester, its arts, and its culture across the world.
"He was a big supporter of numerous arts and charitable organisations across Greater Manchester and was of course the inspiration to a generation of young musicians who put Manchester centre stage in the world of music.
"Equally important was the contribution he made to the political life of the City, in particular through the involvement of the creative sector in the process of renewal."
Councillor Pat Karney, spokesperson for the City Centre, added: "This is a unique and historic honour for a unique individual who was the very epitome of a modern Manchester man.
"Tony will be much missed for his loyalty, his creativity, his drive and his enthusiasm, both by the City and by all those who knew him."
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