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Buzzcocks
Band, 1976-1981 GB, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton
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A.k.a. Stevie's Buzz
Feb 1976 Pete Shelley real name Peter McNeish (born 1955), Howard Devoto real name Howard Trafford (born 1952). They decide to start a band and chance upon a headline: "It's The Buzz, Cock!" Apr 1, 1976 Pete Shelley - guitar, Howard Devoto - vocals, Garth Davies (Smith) - bass, Mick Singleton - drums. Notes: One gig. No released recordings. Jul 20, 1976 - Feb 1977 Pete Shelley - Starway guitar, Howard Devoto - vocals, Steve Diggle (born 1956) - bass, John Maher - drums Mar 11, 1977 - Oct 7, 1977 Pete Shelley - guitar, vocals, Steve Diggle - guitar John Maher - drums, Garth Smith - bass Nov 1977 Pete Shelley - guitar, vocals, Steve Diggle - guitar, John Maher - drums, Barry Adamson (on loan from MAGAZINE) - bass Barry Adamson filled in on bass while they held auditions for a permanent bassist. This lineup played 6 dates in November to complete a tour. No released recordings. Nov 1977 - Mar 6, 1981, (reformed) 1989, (reformed again) Jan 29 - Feb 18, 1992 Pete Shelley - guitar, vocals, keyboards, Steve Diggle - guitar, vocals, John Maher - drums, Steve Garvey (born 1958) - bass The reformed group toured, but released no studio recordings. In 1992 they performed 11 gigs in Europe. There were no studio recordings. Jan 31, 1990 - Dec 22, 1991 Pete Shelley - guitar, vocals, Steve Diggle - guitar, vocals Steve Garvey - bass, Mike Joyce (ex VICTIM, ex SMITHS) - drums Apr 21 - May 7, 1992 Pete Shelley - guitar, vocals, Steve Diggle - guitar, vocals, Steve Garvey - bass, Steve Gibson (ex ICICLE WORKS) - drums. Ten gig tour in Australia and New Zealand. No released recordings. Aug 25, 1992 - Apr 21, 2006 Pete Shelley - guitar, vocals, Steve Diggle - guitar, vocals Tony Barber - bass, Phil Barker - drums Apr 21, 2006 - December 6, 2018 Pete Shelley - guitar, vocals, Steve Diggle - guitar, vocals Tony Barber - bass, Danny Farrant - drums
Members
 | Pete Shelley g, voc *1955 GB |
 | Howard Devoto voc *1952 GB |
 | Tony Barber b GB |
 | Mike Joyce dr *1963 GB |
 | Steve Diggle g, voc *1955 GB |
 | John Maher dr, voc *1960 GB |
 | Steve Garvey eb, b |
 | Chris Remington eb, b |
| Garth Smith b *1955 |
 | Philip Barker dr |
| Danny Farrant dr GB |
Popular Tracks 
Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've?) - 1996 Remastered Version on Love Bites by Buzzcocks What Do I Get? - 2001 Remastered Version on Singles Going Steady by Buzzcocks Why Can't I Touch It? - 2001 Remastered Version on Singles Going Steady by Buzzcocks Everybody's Happy Nowadays - 2001 Remastered Version on Singles Going Steady by Buzzcocks Orgasm Addict - 2001 Remastered Version on Singles Going Steady by Buzzcocks Harmony In My Head - 2001 Remastered Version on Singles Going Steady by Buzzcocks I Don't Mind on Another Music In A Different Kitchen by Buzzcocks Boredom - Demo on Chronology by Buzzcocks Fast Cars - 1996 Remastered Version on Another Music In A Different Kitchen by Buzzcocks Love You More - 1996 Remastered Version on Love Bites by BuzzcocksTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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