Released in 1976, Buzzcocks’ debut album, Another Music in a Different Kitchen, was a big hit in England and propelled them to stardom. Known for classic tracks 'I Don’t Mind', 'What Do I Get' and 'Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)', Buzzcocks combine rapid-fire punk riffs with pop sensibilities and could have become much more successful if not for tension within the band. Devoto left in 1977 and Steve Diggle took over as main vocalist before the band eventually called it quits a few years later in 1981.
Reforming in 1989 after EMI re-released the majority of their back catalogue, Buzzcocks continued to tour and release albums with the core line-up of Diggle, Shelley, Tony Barber on bass and Phil Barker behind the kit. Barker left in 2006 and was replaced by Farrant before Shelley sadly died from a suspected heart attack in 2018. That’s when Perazzoli came on board to round out the current line-up.
Presented by David Roy Williams, Buzzcocks Australian tour hits The Gov on Sunday, October 26. Tickets are on sale now through Oztix. You can check out the full tour dates below.
Buzzcocks Australian tour
Thursday, October 24 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast QLD
Friday, October 25 – The Triffid, Brisbane QLD
Saturday, October 26 – The Gov, Adelaide SA
Sunday, October 27 – Metro Freo, Fremantle WA
Thursday, October 31 – King Street Bandroom, Newcastle NSW
Friday, November 1 – Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW
Saturday, November 2 – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne VIC