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Manchester, United Kingdom (1975 – 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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John Peel Session (7th September 1977)
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John Peel Session (18th October 1978)
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snakekiller23 wrote:
The Beatles of punk, their talent in songwriting were astonishing.
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wooden_indian wrote:
B-dum B-dum
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aaronws wrote:
when their re-issues get released this band will become more popular, as per the inevitable blowjob from pitchfork will demand. all the better, i say
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Sulisk wrote:
Love Orgasm Addict
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Moshcam wrote:
The Buzzcocks recent Sydney show, full concert video: http://www.moshcam.com/the-buzzcocks/the-forum-728.aspx
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JanLustiger wrote:
@WhiteTrashZero: get their first three albums!
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YgorCanute wrote:
good band
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TheClash57 wrote:
They're supposed to do a US tour this year. I must go see them. I havent seen a first wave punk band yet. The Damned had to cancel their Seattle show on Haloween :(
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grrrlshawn wrote:
I HATE FAST CARS TOO!
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xREDRICKx wrote:
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sakurabunny wrote:
The Ruts Group
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WhiteTrashZero wrote:
Is Operators Manual worth getting if I already have Singles Going Steady?
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sunnyfunnybitch wrote:
baby,you're awesome!
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cheacher wrote:
park-y orly and what do i get?
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DookieMestrebug wrote:
SICK CITY SOMETIMES!
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Park-Y wrote:
Been like this before...
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Arctic_Art wrote:
i'm in love again..
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ah-line wrote:
the current pic is the best.
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infectedmodes wrote:
· We Love British Bands ·
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Park-Y wrote:
Saw them live a few hours ago, now have fractured ribs and doc marten boot imprints engraved in my skull but it was so worth it - got invited backstage after the show and chatted with the guys for ages, nicest lads ever :-)
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Feb
14
Buzzcocks
53 Degrees, Preston, United Kingdom
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Feb
16
Buzzcocks
The Duchess, York, United Kingdom
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Feb
19
Musink Tattoo & Music Festival
Orange County Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA, Los Angeles, United States
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