5 February 2024

Book: SIXTEEN AGAIN: How Pete Shelley & Buzzcocks
Changed Manchester Music (and me).

Author: Paul Hanley

He’s the author of Leave The Capital: A History of Manchester Music in 13 Recordings, and Have A Bleedin Guess: The Story of Hex Enduction Hour He’s one half of the famed Hanley Brothers rhythm section, he was the drummer in The Fall from 1980-85 and currently plays with House Of All. Alongside his brother Steve, he hosts the popular podcast series Oh! Brother, about that legendary Mark E. Smith fronted band The Fall.

Order info: here.

Content: The book is the definitive account of the classic group written from the perspective of someone who grew up with the band as his soundtrack in his native Manchester. It combines biography, interview, critique and social history to fully explain Buzzcocks’ unique and enduring appeal. It examines why Pete Shelley’s influence was as central to Manchester’s renaissance as it was to Manchester music. The book also explores the unique relationship between a young fan and his favourite group during their most successful phase.

BUZZCOCKS SINGLES

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