For the TV panel show, see Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks in 2014 From left: Steve Diggle, Pete Shelley, Danny Farrant (on drums), Chris Remington
Background information
Origin
Bolton, Greater Manchester, England
Genres
Punk rock[1]
pop punk[1]
new wave[2][3]
power pop[4]
Years active
1976–1981
1989–present
Labels
United Artists
I.R.S.
Cooking Vinyl
ROIR
EMI
Spinoffs
Flag of Convenience
Magazine
Members
Steve Diggle Chris Remington Danny Farrant
Past members
Pete Shelley Howard Devoto Garth Smith Mick Singleton John Maher Barry Adamson Steve Garvey Mike Joyce Tony Barber Phil Barker
Website
buzzcocks.com
Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band that singer-songwriter-guitarist Pete Shelley and singer-songwriter Howard Devoto formed in Bolton in 1976.[5] During their career, the band combined elements of punk rock, power pop,[6] and pop punk.[7] They achieved commercial success with singles that fuse pop craftsmanship with rapid-fire punk energy; these singles were later collected on Singles Going Steady, an acclaimed compilation album music journalist and critic Ned Raggett described as a "punk masterpiece".[8]
Devoto left the band in 1977, after which Pete Shelley became the principal singer-songwriter.[9] The classic lineup of Shelley, Steve Diggle (guitar), Steve Garvey (bass) and John Maher (drums) recorded Buzzcocks' first three albums, after which the band broke up in 1981 following a dispute with their record label. The band reunited in 1989 and released six more albums before Shelley's death in 2018.[10] Prolific members during that time included Tony Barber (bass) and Phil Barker (drums). The band has remained active, being anchored by long-time guitarist Diggle, who has since also assumed lead vocal duties. As of 2019, the band consists of Diggle, Danny Farrant (drums), Chris Remington (bass) and touring member Mani Perazzoli (guitar, backing vocals). This line-up released the band's tenth album, Sonics in the Soul in 2022.[11]
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^"Time to mind the Buzzcocks – they're back!". Independent.co.uk. 10 March 2006.
^Amorosi, A.D. (25 January 2019). "Buzzcocks, "Another Music in a Different Kitchen" / "Love Bites" [Reissues]". Flood. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
^Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Buzzcocks – Music Biography, Credits and Discography : AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
^Laban, Linda (8 February 2010). "Buzzcocks Reissue First Three Albums". Spinner. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013. On top of the social impact, Buzzcocks' wiry pop toned punk influenced new genres like power pop and even emo, which shares similar soaring riffs and emotional lyrics.
^Lauk, Len (1996). "Buzzcocks". In Buckley, Jonathan (ed.). Rock - The Rough Guide (1st ed.). London: Rough Guides Ltd. pp. 129–130.
^Raggett, Ned. "Singles Going Steady – Buzzcocks : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 28 September 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
^"Buzzcocks Biography". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
^Cite error: The named reference bbc_shelley was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^Blistein, Jon (14 February 2020). "Buzzcocks Unveil First New Music Since Death Of Pete Shelley". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
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