R.I.P. Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks

64Guitars · December 06, 2018, 04:30:21 PM

Pete Shelley
17 April 1955 – 6 December 2018
R.I.P.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-46476369

"Buzzcocks lead singer Pete Shelley has died at 63 of a suspected heart attack."

Redler · December 06, 2018, 05:04:03 PM

Shocking and sad news. Rest in peace.

Oldrottenhead · December 06, 2018, 05:17:51 PM

So sad, met him in Glasgow when he was touring solo to promote his single "homosapien" at a wee intimate venue called maestros. Just him and a reel to reel tape thingy and it was an awesome gig. Am so upset.

Greeny · December 07, 2018, 02:14:27 AM

This has fucked me up

Ferryman_1957 · December 07, 2018, 04:05:36 AM

Very sad news. I bought Spiral Scratch around the time I attended my first live punk gig (Damned in Feb 1977), loved the Buzzcocks (and Magazine) ever since that time. The Buzzcocks were inspirational for me not only because of their music but also their DIY approach to getting their music out. They really embodied the punk ethos more for me than bands like the Sex Pistols.

I also enjoyed the Homosapien album which was pretty cool at the time. RIP Pete.