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Rough Trade UK

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Limited edition

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Black

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Release date

2023-07-28

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OZITDANDELP9999

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811702020124

Black LP

Artist

Buzzcocks

Label EU

Ozit Dandelion

Genre EU

Punk / Hardcore

Buzzcocks is a legendary punk rock band formed in February 1976 by Pete Shelley (real name Peter McNeish) and Howard Devoto (real name Howard Trafford). They quickly gained attention with their energetic performances, but it wasn't until July 1976 that they solidified their lineup. With Pete Shelley on guitar, Howard Devoto on vocals, Steve Diggle on bass, and John Maher on drums, Buzzcocks began making waves in the punk scene.

Over the years, Buzzcocks went through several lineup changes and hiatuses. Despite not releasing any studio recordings during certain periods, they continued to tour and captivate audiences with their raw sound and powerful lyrics. In 1992, they performed a series of gigs in Europe without any recorded material.

Pete Shelley's untimely death in December 2018 marked the end of an era for Buzzcocks. Throughout their career spanning over four decades, Buzzcocks left an indelible mark on the punk rock genre and influenced countless musicians. Their music continues to resonate with fans worldwide as a testament to their enduring legacy.

Newest Listed Items

When Bernie Wilcox and Geoff Brown approached Chris Hewitt in June 1978 about building a stage and providing a PA system for
Alexandra Park, Manchester, Chris already had all the hardware booked for the Deeply Vale Festival which was a week later in July
1978 than the date Bernie and Geoff had proposed for the Northern Carnival Against Racism Concert. This then meant that all of the
equipment, generators, scaffolding and fencing could simply have the hire period brought forward to cover Alexandra Park and that the
costs would be far more reasonable than a completely ‘start from scratch hire’. So it was that about 12 days before Deeply Vale 1978
we started to build a stage and secure compound in Alexandra Park, Manchester. Three days before Buzzcocks were due to play on
the Saturday we got a call to ask if Graham Parker and The Rumour could rehearse in the park on the stage on the Thursday night as
he was supporting Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton at a festival at Blackbushe Aerodrome on the Saturday and Graham and the Rumour
had never played outdoors before. So we finished the stage by Thursday lunchtime for a free concert by Graham Parker in the evening
and then Buzzcocks played Alexandra Park Saturday afternoon. Pete Shelley in 2016 – “I know Chris Hewitt obtained a recording of
Buzzcocks at Alexandra Park, it would be great fun if it came out as an album”. Pete Shelley 1978 after playing his set at Alexandra
Park –“This wasn’t politics it was fun, but the best kind of fun is with people and being with people is politics”. Paul Morley reviewing the
concert – “Buzzcocks placed the emphasis on entertainment – a people’s celebration. Arriving on stage with no fixed set they played
some pop music... They were a triumph”.


Live Alexandra Park Manchester 1978

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