In accordance with Pete Shelley's wishes, a private funeral was held in Maardu, Estonia on Thursday, December 13th. It was attended by his wife and a few close family friends. As noted in his eulogy, "However we knew Pete, we will miss him sorely in all his shapes and guises, but his legacy will live on in our memories and in the ways he has touched our lives."
Credit: John Gilbert. Adelaide, Australia in March, 2016.
It's with great sadness that we confirm the death of Pete Shelley, one of the UK's most influential and prolific songwriters and co-founder of the seminal original punk band Buzzcocks. Pete's music has inspired generations of musicians over a career that spanned five decades and with his band and as a solo artist, he was held in the highest regard by the music industry and by his fans around the world.
Of course, our scheduled shows will not be happening.
ANOTHER MUSIC IN A DIFFERENT KITCHEN and LOVE BITES are being reissued to celebrate their 40th anniversary! Domino Recording Company will released them on January 25th, 2019.
Our seminal first two albums, remastered from the original 1/4” tapes for the first time since their 1978 release
Newly curated booklets featuring an essay from cultural commentator Jon Savage and previously unseen images
Packaged in Malcolm Garrett’s original sleeve designs
Pressed on Deluxe Edition 180g vinyl with classic Buzzcocks ‘Product’ silver biodegradable carrier bag, and CD
Steve is making a new solo album, tentatively entitled STATION X. Now’s your chance to pledge towards this project, and receive a copy of the new album once it’s complete, plus many other exclusive options!
Releasing in mid-July is a new 3-LP (heavyweight vinyl) set of Pete's iconic early 1980's work with producer Martin Rushent!
The Collected Lyrics Of Pete Shelley, with design by Malcolm Garrett, will be published in early June by Eyewear Publishing!
31st May: Now available directly from the publisher:
Find news, show information, and buy his solo material directly on his website at:
