On December 6, 2018, Peter Campbell McNeish aka Pete Shelley died aged 63. He was singer, song writer and guitarist, best known as lead singer and guitarist of Buzzcocks.
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Buzzcocks: A Different Kind Of Tension
In September 1979, “United Artists” label released “A Different Kind of Tension”, the third Buzzcocks studio album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Eden Studios” in London, and was produced by Martin Rushent.
Personnel:
- Pete Shelley – vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Steve Diggle – vocals, guitar
- Steve Garvey– bass guitar
- John Maher– drums
- George Peckham – mastering
- Malcolm Garrett– artwork
- Kevin Cummins, Jill Furmanovsky, Peter Monks, Gervaise Soeurouge, Judith Wrightson – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Pete Shelley, except where noted.
- Paradise
- Sitting Round at Home – Steve Diggle
- You Say You Don’t Love Me
- You Know You Can’t Help It – Steve Diggle
- Mad Mad Judy – Steve Diggle
- Raison D’etre
- I Don’t Know What to Do with My Life
- Money
- Hollow Inside
- A Different Kind of Tension
- I Believe
- Radio Nine
Buzzcocks: The Way
On May 1, 2014, “Pledge Music” label released “The Way”, the ninth Buzzcocks studio album. It was recorded in 2014, and was produced by David M. Allen, Pete Shelley, Steve Diggle, Chris Remmington and Danny Farrant.
Personnel:
- Pete Shelley – vocals, guitar
- Steve Diggle – vocals, guitar
- Chris Remmington – bass
- Danny Farrant – drums
- Dave Allen – engineer, mixing
- Nathaniel Kemp Hall – engineer assistant
- Mazen Murad – mastering
- Dotmasters.co.uk – artwork
- Giacomet.co.uk – layout, design
Track listing:
- Keep on Believing – Pete Shelley
- People Are Strange Machines – Steve Diggle
- The Way – Pete Shelley
- In the Back – Steve Diggle
- Virtually Real – Pete Shelley
- Third Dimension – Steve Diggle
- Out of the Blue – Pete Shelley
- Chasing Rainbows” / “Modern Times – Steve Diggle
- It’s Not You – Danny Farrant, Pete Shelley
- Saving Yourself – Steve Diggle
Buzzcocks: Another Music In A Different Kitchen
On March 10, 1978, “United Artists” label released “Another Music in a Different Kitchen”, the debut Buzzcocks studio album. It was recorded in December 1977 and January 1978, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Martin Rushent.
Personnel:
- Pete Shelley– lead guitar, lead vocals
- Steve Diggle– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Steve Garvey– bass guitar
- John Maher– drums, percussion
- Malcolm Garrett– design
Track listing:
- Fast Cars – Howard Devoto,Steve Diggle, Pete Shelley
- No Reply – Pete Shelley
- You Tear Me Up – Howard Devoto, Pete Shelley
- Get on Our Own – Pete Shelley
- Love Battery – Howard Devoto, Pete Shelley
- Sixteen – Pete Shelley
- I Don’t Mind – Pete Shelley
- Fiction Romance – Pete Shelley
- Autonomy – Steve Diggle
- I Need – Steve Diggle, Pete Shelley
- Moving Away from the Pulsebeat – Pete Shelley
Buzzcocks: Spiral Scratch
On January 29, 1977, Buzzcocks self released the debut EP “Spiral Scratch”. It was recorded in 1976 and was produced by Martin Hannett. This was the third record ever released by British punk band and the first self-released one.
Personnel:
- Howard Devoto– vocals
- Pete Shelley– guitar, backing vocals
- Steve Diggle– bass
- John Maher– drums
All tracks by Howard Devoto and Pete Shelley.
- Breakdown
- Time’s Up
- Boredom
- Friends of Mine
Capitol Records
On June 4, 1942, “Capitol Records” was founded by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn Wallichs. Over the decades, the label became home to artists such as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Bobby Darin, Glen Campbell, Steve Miller, Dr. Hook, Bob Seger, Tina Turner, Heart, Nat King Cole, the Four Knights, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Stan Kenton, June Christy, Louis Prima, Keely Smith, the Louvin Brothers, Judy Garland, the Andrews Sisters, Harry James, Andy Griffith, Shirley Bassey, the Kingston Trio, Dean Martin, The Four Freshmen, Helen Reddy, Anne Murray, April Wine, Blondie, Bloodrock, Burning Spear, Buzzcocks, David Bowie, Kim Carnes, Rosanne Cash, Max Webster, Lee Clayton, Natalie Cole, The Goose Creek Symphony, Sammy Hagar, The Knack, Maze, Mink DeVille, Juice Newton, Raspberries, Minnie Riperton, Diana Ross, Sweet, The Specials, The Sylvers, Ten Wheel Drive, The Stranglers, Tavares, George Thorogood, Triumvirate, Little River Band, Wings, The Persuasions, Richard Marx, The Motels, Billy Squier, Crowded House, Peter Blakeley, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, The Doobie Brothers, Willie Dixon, Glass Tiger, Katrina & The Waves, Grace Jones, Lloyd Cole, Pet Shop Boys, Sawyer Brown, Queen, Roxette, Brian Setzer,The Smithereens, Spandau Ballet, The Tubes, Paul Westerberg, Butthole Surfers, Concrete Blonde, Billy Idol, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Megadeth, Exodus, W.A.S.P., Poison, Iron Maiden, Queensrÿche, Beastie Boys, King Tee, Mantronix, Mellow Man Ace, Robbie Robertson, Dave Koz, Ashford and Simpson, Freddie Jackson, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Skinny Puppy and others.
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