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Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK (1976 – 1981, 1992 – present)
Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK in 1976, led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Pete Shelley for nearly their entire existence.
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.
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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Download official punk-clips of high quality http://www.video-clips.ws/user/Vovasik/news/ clips Sex Pistols, Ramones, Misfits, Iggy Pop, Exploited.......
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simontogo wrote:
Everybody's happy nowadays!!
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ANDREY-VAN wrote:
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
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lyooonya wrote:
STAY PUNKS \Ь/
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KurtBell wrote:
Guys! Check Diggle's solo stuff out, hardly any scrobbles for some reason? http://www.last.fm/music/Steve+Diggle
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Elsalvador1990 wrote:
These songs sure know how to get stuck in your head...not that I'm complaining!
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What do you think about my band? http://www.facebook.com/northernbeach?sk=app_2405167945
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juninhohyuuga wrote:
Sixteen Again
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promisedeyes wrote:
I've fallen in love with someone I shouldn't have. Haven't you?
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r_m wrote:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a353606/buzzcocks-confirm-triple-lineup-back-to-front-shows.html - wow...
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juninhohyuuga wrote:
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZZCOCKS
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madameobscure wrote:
<3
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allisonmichele wrote:
I hadn't a clue double contractions existed until Last allowed me to listen to Ever Fallen in Love for the 18th time... Madness.
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UJLN wrote:
No, he said nothing He wrote dat. *facepalm*
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kawkader wrote:
Steven, you said 'punk'?
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Stevenl95 wrote:
Underrated? 7.6m plays for a punk band is quite good
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Reed94 wrote:
underrated [14]
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angrybird17 wrote:
ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't've?
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ra5y wrote:
@veludinho valeu.
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2012
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