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Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK (1976 – 1981, 1992 – present)
They are commonly regarded as an important influence on the manchester music scene, the independent record label movement and the punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock genres in general. They are primarily remembered for their singles, a string of would-be hits that combined a strong grasp of pop song craftsmanship with rapid-fire punk energy. These singles were collected on Singles Going Steady, described by critic Ned Raggett as a “punk masterpiece” The widely covered “Ever Fallen in Love?” remains one of their best-known songs.
The name “Buzzcocks” partially comes from the manchester slang term cock meaning youngster, and its use in the 1970s ITV drama serial Rock Follies which included the catch phrases “that’s the buzz, cocks” and “give me a buzz, cock!”
Buzzcocks were one of the key first generation British punk rock bands to form in the wake of The Sex Pistols in 1976. They were founded by Mancunians Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto, however Devoto left soon after the group released their Spiral Scratch EP (on their own independent label), leaving Shelley to take over vocals.
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Singles Going Steady
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Love Bites (Special Edition)
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Love Bites
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Spiral Scratch
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offtotherapy
guitar hero?
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KuriousBanana
@ifeelok - Shallow, much?
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rustco
Check out my mates band "Thursdays Friend" LastFm page. Cool band from Adelaide Australia. Free downloads of Grunge/Punk. Peace!
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KHsonicdude23
Never mind them
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Jnettow
foda pra caralho
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Melaena
Buzzcocks interview from Incubate on Shoot Me Again Webzine, available in French and English.
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Old_Punka
Great set in Durham as usual, also at Rebellion 2012.
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VipaTipa
A Different Kind of Tension!!
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sixty-forty
New album si'l vous plait.
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JamesDybleOasis
Were incredible at Benicassim
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promisedeyes
THERE. IS. NO. LOVE. IN. THIS. WORLD. ANYMORE.
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spacemangraig
the beatles of the (post)punk generation. so is devoto back in the band?
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KurtBell
GET WORKING ON A NEW ALBUM! Please.
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NewCrossInn
NECK will be playing at New Cross Inn (London) this Sunday 17th June, 7.30pm. Supports come from MONKISH and THE VAN DAMS. Come down and join the moshpit! https://www.facebook.com/events/312588918825839/
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tolenuh
メロディーがやけにポップ
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GrimAxeman
They're going to be at this year's Rebellion, nice!
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igorgeneration
"I Believe" is a Hymn!
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Old_Punka
The original Buzzcocks...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsxKQY9K0s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7RUvW7Rzg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAPiJZoMNw4
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Old_Punka
Fantastic gig at Manchester Apollo, great to see the original Buzzcocks lineup again!
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nixxy
always love <3
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