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Joy Division performing live in Rotterdam, Holland
The story behind the gig which inspired the birth of Joy Division

By Paul Brannigan Published

The night that changed Manchester's music scene forever

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The Buzzcocks in the 70s
Buzzcocks guitarist Steve Diggle on living next door to the notorious Moors Murderers

By Niall Doherty Published

The guitarist and co-founder says he had a close shave with the notorious killers as a kid

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Steve Diggle onstage
"The doubters have all gone now": Steve Diggle on continuing Buzzcocks without Pete Shelley

By Dave Ling Published

Now fronted by Steve Diggle, Buzzcocks play North American shows this month, with UK and European shows to follow

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Buzzcocks at a shopping mall in Manchester, May 1978
A beginners' guide to Buzzcocks in 10 songs of boredom, thwarted love and mid-life confusion

By Stephen Dalton Published

10 essential pop-punk classics from the band who wrote the book

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"It was the punk gig of dreams": what happened when The Clash brought Buzzcocks, The Slits and Subway Sect to Manchester

By Mick Middles Published

On May 1, 1977, The Clash started their first ever UK tour. A week later they played at the Electric Circus in Manchester, a night that changed the lives of those lucky enough to be there

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Buzzcocks, Iggy Pop and Lambrini Girls
Buzzcocks and Lambrini Girls added to Iggy Pop's Dog Day Afternoon in London

By Liz Scarlett Published

More punk acts have been announced for Iggy Pop's Dog Day Afternoon which is set to take place in Crystal Park Palace this summer

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Steve Diggle holding a guitar
Buzzcocks' Steve Diggle: "five years of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll took its toll"

By Ian Fortnam Published

Buzzcocks' leader Steve Diggle on following his dream, the toll of partying too hard, and continuing after losing Pete Shelley

Interviews
Buzzcocks - Sonics In The Soul cover art
Sonics In The Soul is the sound of Buzzcocks rebooted and reinvigorated

By Paul Moody Published

Mancunian punk legends Buzzcocks keep the flag flying on riotous 10th album Sonics In The Soul

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The Buzzcocks' United Artists singles on vinyl
This Buzzcocks box set is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest pop craftsmen ever produced by humankind

By Ian Fortnam Published

Back where they belong: Buzzcocks' United Artists singles on vinyl, in a dozen original sleeves

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Buzzcocks: Sell You Everything (1991-2004)
Buzzcocks: Sell You Everything (1991-2004) - the definitive compendium of the other years

By David Stubbs Published

Buzzcocks sell you everything on eight-CD compilation of Mancunian (post) punksters second wave of recording life

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