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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