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On this day, December 6, 2018, Pete Shelley died.
Pete Shelley
Shelley in Australia, 2013
Background information
Birth name: Peter Campbell McNeish
Born: 17 April 1955; Leigh, Lancashire, England
Origin: Bolton, England
Died: 6 December 2018 (aged 63); Tallinn, Estonia
Genres: Punk rock, pop punk, new wave, power pop
Website: buzzcocks.com
Pete Shelley (born Peter Campbell McNeish; 17 April 1955 – 6 December 2018) was an English singer, songwriter and guitarist. He formed early punk band Buzzcocks with Howard Devoto in 1976, and became the lead singer and guitarist in 1977 when Devoto left. The group released their biggest hit "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" in 1978. The band broke up in 1981 and reformed at the end of the decade. Shelley also had a solo career; his song "Homosapien" charted in North America in 1981 and 1982.
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Shelley in Australia, 2013
Background information
Birth name: Peter Campbell McNeish
Born: 17 April 1955; Leigh, Lancashire, England
Origin: Bolton, England
Died: 6 December 2018 (aged 63); Tallinn, Estonia
Genres: Punk rock, pop punk, new wave, power pop
Website: buzzcocks.com
Pete Shelley (born Peter Campbell McNeish; 17 April 1955 – 6 December 2018) was an English singer, songwriter and guitarist. He formed early punk band Buzzcocks with Howard Devoto in 1976, and became the lead singer and guitarist in 1977 when Devoto left. The group released their biggest hit "Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)" in 1978. The band broke up in 1981 and reformed at the end of the decade. Shelley also had a solo career; his song "Homosapien" charted in North America in 1981 and 1982.
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I had a tape with this extended version on it. I recorded it off WHFS. I have no idea where it is now.
Pete Shelley "Homosapien" Extended Dub
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Martin Rushent produced 12 inch single from 1981
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SoulStylistJukeBox
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Martin Rushent produced 12 inch single from 1981
Remind me to post a thread when the anniversary of Martin Rushent's birthday comes around, on July 11.
Wed Dec 6, 2023: On this day, December 6, 2018, Pete Shelley died.
Mon Apr 17, 2023: On this day, April 17, 1955, Pete Shelley was born.
Hat tip, Cattledog
Thu Dec 6, 2018: Buzzcocks singer Pete Shelley dies at 63