Long live the 70's
by Jaypatfan on 3/17/24Rialto Theatre-Tucson - TucsonGreat concert from start to end. High energy & loads of fun !!
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- 5/17/24Friday 07:30 PMPortsmouth, GBWedgewood RoomsBuzzcocksOn partner site
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About
Formed in Manchester, England, in 1975, the Buzzcocks were one of the most influential bands to emerge in the initial wave of punk rock. Performing on the ANOTHER...BITES tour, the band will be performing their first two albums - Another Music In A Different Kitchen and Love Bites - in their entirety + other hits. With their crisp melodies, driving guitars, and guitarist Pete Shelley's biting lyrics, the Buzzcocks were one of the best, most influential punk bands. The Buzzcocks were inspired by the Sex Pistols' energy, yet they didn't copy the Pistols' angry political stance. Instead, they brought that intense, brilliant energy to the three-minute pop song. Shelley's alternately funny and anguished lyrics about adolescence and love were some of the best and smartest of his era; similarly, the Buzzcocks' melodies and hooks were concise and memorable. Over the years, their powerful punk-pop has proven enormously influential, with echoes of their music being apparent in everyone from Hüsker Dü to Nirvana.
The Buzzcocks certainly tested the limits of that artistic control with their debut single, "Orgasm Addict." Released in October of 1977, the single didn't become a hit because its subject matter was too explicit for BBC radio, but it generated good word of mouth. Following its release, Garth Smith was kicked out of the group and was replaced by Steve Garvey. The Buzzcocks' second single, "What Do I Get?," became their first charting single, scraping the bottom of the Top 40. In March, the band released its first album, Another Music in a Different Kitchen. In September of 1978 the Buzzcocks released their second full-length record, Love Bites. The rapid pace of the band's recording and performing schedules quickly had its effects on the group. Not only were the concerts and recordings wearing the band down, the members were consuming alcohol and drugs in high numbers. The Buzzcocks broke up in 1981. Immediately after the split, Shelley pursued a solo career that initially produced the hit single "Homosapien" but soon went dry. Steve Diggle formed Flag of Convenience with John Maher, who quit the band shortly after its formation. Steve Garvey moved to New York, where he played with Motivation for a few years. In 1989, the group re-formed and toured the United States. The following year, Maher left the band and former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce joined the band on tour. By 1990, the reunion had become permanent; after Joyce's brief tenure with the band, the final lineup of the reunited Buzzcocks featured Shelley, Diggle, bassist Tony Barber, and drummer Phil Barker. The new version of the band released its first album, Trade Test Transmissions, in 1993. After its release, the band toured frequently. In spring of 1996, the Buzzcocks released their fifth studio album, All Set. Modern followed three years later, and a self-titled record for Merge appeared in 2003. Flat-Pack Philosophy arrived in 2006 on the Cooking Vinyl label. An anniversary set simply called 30 was released in 2008 on Cooking Vinyl.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Shades of '77
by JoelS on 3/15/24Rialto Theatre-Tucson - TucsonWe got to see a fantastic band from back in the day play. They were fast, furious and fun. You are missing out if you never have seen the Buzzcocks live!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Buzzcocks
by Sands7 on 10/5/16Irving Plaza - New YorkUnlike the time I saw them in 1979 at the same venue, I was not able to jump on stage and steal drumsticks, this was still a memorable show. Great venue.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 10/4/16Irving Plaza - New York Amazing, very high energy, played all their stuff.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Buzzcocks, Too short.
by PooDooLay on 9/30/16Royale Boston - BostonAs a longtime fan and having seen them multiple times, I was disappointed in the length of the show. 1 hour, then an encore of another 12-15 minutes (4 songs).
Rating: 5 out of 5 Sheer delight!
by Shazthod on 9/30/16Royale Boston - BostonI have been waiting 35 years to see this band. The Buzzcocks were worth the wait. I loved their energy and mixed crowd, parents bringing their children who are now their biggest fans. Young folks recognize the brilliance of this original punk band. The music was still edgy with an angry bite to it, but the performance was exuding sheer joy. They were having so much fun and it was totally infectious. Musically they were brilliant, tight, punchy, great sound. It like being back in 80s but with a better sound system. I was bouncing with the songs for the next two days - a harmony in my head :>) I so hope to catch them again sometime. One of the very best live performances I've ever seen.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Buzzcocks great in spite of abysmal sound
by SidFishnuts3 on 9/30/16Royale Boston - Boston40 years on and Buzzcocks still deliver the goods; I'll certainly see them next time around. The sound was another story however - whoever was running the board was not up to the job.
Rating: 5 out of 5 No Surprises
by Philpee on 6/22/15The Phoenix Concert Theatre - TorontoIf you Closed your eyes you would think you went back in time to 1978 and you were at some small club listening to this fresh band called Buzzcocks. They were just as good on Friday June 19,2015 as they were over 30 years ago. Albeit, Pete Shelly not looking like the pale punk of the 70's, still attacked the guitar and mic with a ferver. They played everything I wanted to hear and some songs I've never heard , but all in all, no surprises and just what I expected from one of the great Punk/Post punk bands.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 4/24/15The Stone Pony - Asbury Park great show.buzzcocks played all the classic tunes. stony pony was great staff helpful and friendly.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Buzzcocks rocked!
by italiangothic on 4/21/15The Stone Pony - Asbury ParkStill rock, did new material and most of old favorites