Pete Shelley
British singer-songwriter (1955-2018) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 63
Pete Shelley 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 " in 1978.
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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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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1955 to 2018 · aged 63
