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Buzzcocks mention influencing The Smiths

posted by davidt on Friday March 10 2006, @11:00AM
Belligerent Ghoul sends the link / excerpt:

Time to mind the Buzzcocks - they're back! - The Independent

Excerpt:

"The Smiths definitely took some ideas from us, ie: the non-gender specific lyrics. Morrissey used to be at the back, taking notes, when we played the Electric Circus with Warsaw - who later became Joy Division - supporting. We were the catalysts in Manchester. We just happened to be there with the right idea at the right time. We influenced a lot of other people. Kurt Cobain really did like us."
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  • Such desperation.
    Anonymous -- Friday March 10 2006, @11:15AM (#202382)
  • nothing like giving yourself hype!
    Anonymous -- Friday March 10 2006, @01:51PM (#202464)
  • Ever fallen in love with someone? Ever fallen in love with someone... and it looked like yourself?

    Your Lucky Uncle

    Anonymous -- Friday March 10 2006, @05:38PM (#202519)
    • Hehe. by dallow_bg (Score:1) Friday March 10 2006, @06:59PM
  • ...it's true, the Buzzcocks influenced tons of young people to start bands, both in Manchester and all over the country.

    And 'Ever Fallen in Love......)is one of the best singles of all time.Fact.
    jehova's witless -- Friday March 10 2006, @05:40PM (#202520)
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  • Marr once said: "I wasn't into punk, I was too young"

    Anonymous -- Saturday March 11 2006, @02:16AM (#202554)
  • good God! whatever next!
    Jon Turner <[email protected]> -- Saturday March 11 2006, @02:49AM (#202558)
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  • Hi all,

    I have to say that Mr Pete Shelley is speaking the truth here. Those of you with access to itunes, download "Something's Gone Wrong Again" for an example of a song that has been rather blatantly 'borrowed' by Morrissey rather recently. I wont say which Moz song I think it influenced, I'll let you make your own minds up and post your thoughts here.........!

    Jake
    Anonymous -- Saturday March 11 2006, @03:03AM (#202562)
  • 12 classic pop-punk singles unmatched by any of their contemporaries ?

    what rubbish. Ever heard of the Jam ?

    As for the Kinks, Who comparison, words fail me.

    The Buzzcocks are one of those bands whom nostalgia has been kind to. They weren't bad but they were nothing special.
    Anonymous -- Saturday March 11 2006, @08:07PM (#202653)
  • I could never stand Shelley's whiny camp voice.

    They were a sixth form version of The Clash.

    Little boys trying to be proper punk rockers.
    Anonymous -- Sunday March 12 2006, @06:07PM (#202787)

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