Ep470: Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks

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

Nate Goyer

Music, Music History, Music Interviews

4.7 • 579 Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

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"

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0:36.5	vinyl guide. The podcast for record collectors and music nerds.
0:40.4	Here's your host, the biggest record nerd of them all, Nate Goyer.
0:44.1	Ah, well, hello, everyone.
0:46.2	Welcome to episode 470 of the Vinyl Guide, the podcast for record collectors and music nerds.
0:53.3	And ladies and gentlemen, today we have the absolute honor of welcoming to the show,
0:59.4	Mr. Steve Diggle of the Buzzcocks.
1:02.5	Today, Steve's going to take us on a journey through the early days of punk rock,
1:06.4	from seeing sex pistols in Manchester to creating the iconic spiral scratch EP.
1:13.2	He's going to share stories behind their music, the rare recordings, their record labels,
1:18.4	the lasting legacy of punk rock, as Steve discusses in his new book, Autonomy.
1:23.8	And of course, Buzzcox continued influence today, as evidenced by their recent shows with descendants,
1:30.5	No FX, and other bands who claim Buzzcox as a major influence.
1:35.7	And by the way, Buzzcocks are buzzing through Australia here in the coming weeks.
1:40.5	Brisbane, Adelaide, Fremantle, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Lorne, and Castle, Maine.
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