Pete Shelley
English singer-songwriter (1955–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about Buzzcocks' lead singer. For the pop singer, see Peter Shelley.
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 Australasia and Canada in 1981 and 1982.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Peter Campbell McNeish |
Born | (1955-04-17)17 April 1955 Leigh, Lancashire, England |
Origin | Bolton, England |
Died | 6 December 2018(2018-12-06) (aged 63) Tallinn, Estonia |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1976–2018 |
Labels | I.R.S., Cooking Vinyl, Island |
Website | buzzcocks |
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