Buzzcocks thread

[DarrenEdward]

Think they're hindered somewhat by being around the pistols and the Clash

They had a very different sound to other punk bands of the era, aided mainly by Shelley's distinctive voice

Anyone agree they never get the recognition they deserve? I'd add they developed into more than a punk band and probably deserve a further listen

 

[ArnoldLayne]

Good band. Wrote some perfect "pop" singles.

 

[Franzanna]

Think they're hindered somewhat by being around the pistols and the Clash

They had a very different sound to other punk bands of the era, aided mainly by Shelley's distinctive voice

Anyone agree they never get the recognition they deserve? I'd add they developed into more than a punk band and probably deserve a further listen

Yes. Plenty of people have heard of them due to 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and plenty more know 'Ever Fall in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?', but very few know who they actually are. The Sex Pistols are a lot more recognised and they had at most half the talent of Buzzcocks.