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Steve DiggleEnglish punk rock musician, guitarist and vocalist of the British punk band 'Buzzcocks'
Date of Birth: 07.05.1955
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Steve Diggle
Steve Diggle is an English punk rock musician, guitarist, and vocalist. He was born on May 7, 1955, in Manchester, England, and grew up in Bradford and Rusholme. Growing up in Rusholme, Diggle became acquainted with the mod movement, an English subculture known for its fashion and music. After completing his education at The Oldham College, Diggle found employment but was later fired due to his participation in a strike.
Joining Buzzcocks
In June 1979, Steve Diggle attended a performance by the Sex Pistols at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. It was at this event that Diggle was introduced to guitarist Pete Shelley and vocalist Howard Devoto, who were searching for a bass guitarist for their band, Buzzcocks. Drummer John Maher joined the group, and six weeks later, Buzzcocks played their first concert. Initially, Diggle played bass guitar for the band and featured on their EP 'Spiral Scratch'. However, following Devoto's departure from the group, Diggle switched from bass guitar to guitar, while Shelley took over as the lead vocalist.
Contributions to Buzzcocks
Steve Diggle made significant contributions to Buzzcocks as a songwriter. He was responsible for writing several songs, including 'Autonomy', 'Fast Cars' (co-written with Howard Devoto and Pete Shelley), 'Love Is Lies' (which featured an acoustic guitar), 'Sitting Round At Home', 'You Know You Can't Help It', 'Mad Mad Judy', and their most famous song, 'Harmony in My Head', which became a hit in 1979 and reached the Top 40 charts.
Solo Projects
After the dissolution of Buzzcocks in 1981, Diggle ventured into solo projects. In the same year, he released the EP '50 Years Of Comparative Wealth', featuring former Buzzcocks members Steve Garvey and John Maher. In 1982, he formed a new band called 'Flag of Convenience', once again with John Maher on drums. Diggle continued his musical career with the release of the EP 'Heated and Rising' in September 1990 under the label '3:30 Records'. In 2000, he released the compilation album 'The Best of Steve Diggle and Flag of Convenience - The Secret Public Years 1981-1989' on 'Anagram' Records. Additionally, Diggle released two solo albums, 'Some Reality' in 2000, featuring former Easterhouse drummer Gary Rostock, and 'Serious Contender' in 2005, under British label 'EMI'.
