Happy Mondays singer Shun Ryder says ADHD feels like 'having a brain like a watering can' Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder has opened up on what life is like with ADHD, and he believes the neurodevelopmental disorder has helped him as a songwriter. 27 February 2026 Shaun Ryder has described having ADHD as "having a f****** brain like a watering can" - but he is happy he wasn't diagnosed until he was 50.