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07th Dec 2018

Buzzcocks singer Pete Shelley has died at the age of 63

The lead singer of the seminal punk band passed away in Estonia, where he was living

Oli Dugmore

The frontman of seminal punk band Buzzcocks passed away in Estonia.

Lead singer of Buzzcocks Pete Shelley has died aged 63.

The frontman of the group responsible for 1978 banger ‘Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)’ passed away in Estonia, where he was living, of a suspected heart attack.

A spokesperson for the band said:

“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.”

The punk icon’s brother, Gary McNeish, announced the news on Thursday evening.

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