Ep470: Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks shares stories from the early punk scene, the making of "Spiral Scratch", rare vinyl releases, the band's lasting influence and his new book "Autonomy."

Topics Include:

• Steve logs on – golf shirt
• The new book “Autonomy”
• Steve was dismayed by prog rock – seeing Yes was discouraging
• Attending Sex Pistols Manchester gig
• Did Steve know about punk rock beforehand?
• Malcolm McLaren pulled Steve into the gig
• Steve met with the original person he was supposed to meet
• The story of the name “Buzzcocks”
• Howard leaving after 10 shows with Buzzcocks
• The story of “Spiral Scratch” EP
• Questions on sleeving and DIY on Spiral Scratch
• Photo on cover of Spiral Scratch
• How did the band sell and promote Spiral Scratch
• The name of record label “New Hormones”
• Test pressings of Spiral Scratch and other Buzzcocks records
• How the songs were selected for Spiral Scratch
• Controversies with the song “Orgasm Addict”
• Buzzcocks had most major record companies trying to sign them
• The role of the band in Buzzcocks record artwork
• The Hard-Ons homage to Buzzcocks album
• The error pressings of “Another Music in a Different Kitchen”
• Errors in the songwriting credits for “Fast Cars”
• Steve didn’t take on a punk pseudonym
• Was there competition between Buzzcocks and Magazine?
• “Singles Going Steady” release in the US market – popularity in the states
• Steve called John Lennon to invite him to see Buzzcocks
• Still touring, playing with Descendents, NOFX and modern punk bands they influenced
• Buzzcocks coming to Australia, new book “Autonomy”

Order Steve's book "Autonomy" here

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