Buzzcocks singer Pete Shelley dies at 63

[Smokeymicpot]

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainm...ng&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central

The band are best known for their hit, Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've).
Their management told the BBC that Shelley died on Thursday in Estonia where he was living.
BBC music correspondent Lizo Mzimba said Buzzcocks, who formed in the 1970s, were regarded as a significant influence on the music scene.

 

[wenis]

that's too bad. RIP. enjoyed the buzzcocks as a kid but haven't really listened to the material in awhile.

 

[Directed by Fulci]

On some days, I'd argue that Autonomy is the greatest song ever written. RIP.

 

[PMS341]

Incredibly sad. Said hello to him briefly at Warped Tour years ago, when they played with Thursday lol (they had covered "Ever Fallen in Love?" for one of the Tony Hawk titles). RIP.

 

[Masquerade Overture]

Fine Young Cannibals has a banging cover of "Ever Fallen In Love."



I'm more of a Magazine person, personally.

 

[captscience]

Very sad to hear. I just saw them play a few years ago and they still rocked.

Many years ago when I first met my now wive, I was going through a phase where I was singing What Do I Get to myself all the time for some reason. She almost broke up with me over the lyrics I never really paid attention to.

 

[Conciliator]

Wow, RIP.

Not the only Buzzcocks classic of note...





and of course any number of deep cuts

 

[tormented]

This is very sad stuff. I generally gravitated towards North American punk bands as a teen but of the British bands Buzzcocks were always a highlight

 

[Khanimus]

Liked their stuff alot when I was a teen. RIP.

 

[PJV3]

Shit, one of my favourite bands growing up in gloomy 80s Manchester, his Homosapien 12inch single was pretty sweet as well.
A great songwriter. RIP

 

[Spenny]

Man, what a fucking drag

 

[Pasokon Deacon]

Shame, but it happens early for some and late for others. I'm listening to Singles Going Steady again in remembrance.

RIP. Please don't leave us early, Mark Burgess and other 1980s Manchester rockers.

 

[SixtyTwoMike]

Aw man this really sucks - 63 is far too young. I was lucky enough to see Buzzcocks back in 2007 and they were great.

 

[Perzeval]

Damn.. RIP

 

[Porco Rosso]

This is so, so sad. One of the greatest songwriters of all time and to this day were a live force to be reckoned with. I'm gonna miss you, Pete.

 

[Goldenroad]

One of my favorite punk bands ever. RIP Pete.

 

[PJV3]

"Homo-superior in my interior".
I found it funny at the time, it shouldn't have been banned.

 

[flook]

I enjoyed a buzzcocks performance not even months ago in Belfast. I named my first band after their first EP. RIP Pete.

 

[OnanieBomb]

Shit, RIP. singles going steady rules

 

[PJV3]

I enjoyed a buzzcocks performance not even months ago in Belfast. I named my first band after their first EP. RIP Pete.

Click to shrink...

I just watched some footage of the gig, he was looking quite big, it's shook me up a bit about the pounds i have piled on.

 

[Puck Beaverton]

RIP

 

[Kevers]

That's a shame Everybody's Happy Nowadays is one of my favorites. I'll have to blast Singles Going Steady tonight in honor.

 

[kamineko]

What Do I Get is my favorite. Good rock and roll music

 

[frankenstrat]

Aw shit. I've enjoyed the Buzzcocks since they were covered on the soundtrack for one of the Tony Hawk games. Their brand of pop punk was the best.

 

[Porco Rosso]

The later Buzzcocks albums (especially the self titled one from 2003) are so criminally underrated. I highly recommend everyone checks them out.

 

[ExpandedKang]

Oh damn. RIP to a legend of punk

I saw them last year and they were fantastic.

My fav song by them.

 

[kittens]

oh wow RIP

Singles Going Steady is a masterpiece of a collection, go listen if you don't know this band.

 

[TheBeardedOne]

That's too bad. May he rest in peace.

 

[PhallicBaldwin]

Fun, Simple, and wonderful. Everything I love about music. Too sad and too young

 

[hjort]

RIP Pete Shelley. Used to get a lot out of listening to Love Bites when my life was in a rut many years ago.

 

[zoozilla]

Man, I listened to the shit out of Singles Going Steady. Time to give it another spin. RIP.

 

[RPTGB]

Bloody poet. RIP Pete.

 

[dallow_bg]

I just read the news. Tearing up a bit.
Just told my friend as well who will be absolutely devastated.

Absolutely loved him and his songs.
Saw Buzzcocks play a few years ago. Wild night, was perfect.