Buzzcocks have been confirmed as the most recent act to be inducted into the Music Stroll Of Fame in Camden, and have introduced a particular present set to happen at Koko.
The legendary punk pioneers can be added to the Stroll Of Fame tomorrow (September 8), the place they may be a part of different music icons on the Camden strip together with David Bowie, The Who, Insanity and Amy Winehouse. The celebration is designed to honour the large affect the members have had on the business since their formation in 1976.
The ceremony will happen within the London borough at 10am BST tomorrow, and have the official unveiling, tributes and archive video footage. It’s going to even be hosted by two high-profile Buzzcocks followers: Carl Barât of The Libertines and BBC Radio London presenter Gary Crowley, and can conclude with an look from basic line-up member Steve Diggle.
“It’s an incredible honour to be inducted into the Camden Stroll Of Fame,” the musician mentioned of the milestone second. “Camden has at all times been a magical musical inspiration – like Buzzcocks’ music the 2 have walked the trail of greatness.”
Carl Barat of The Libertines additionally agreed, saying: “Large congratulations to the Buzzcocks on their inauguration into the Camden Stroll Of Fame. They’re among the many true greats and the primary of their sort, and it’s only becoming that they need to embody part of Camden tangibly in addition to culturally.”
Buzzcocks may also have fun the achievement by taking part in a dwell present on the Camden Music Pageant the next day (Saturday, September 9), for which they may hit the Hawley Crescent Stage at 5pm.
Nonetheless, this isn’t the one upcoming efficiency to be introduced in gentle of their addition to the Camden Stroll Of Fame. In addition to the present this weekend, the band have additionally introduced a particular present in London for 2024.
Set for subsequent March, Buzzcocks will maintain a one-off present within the capital, happening on the Koko venue on the twenty second. As per the press launch, the gig will see them “carry out their seminal ‘Singles Going Regular’ in full, together with a collection of fan favourites.” Tickets for the Koko live performance are dwell now and could be discovered right here.
Subsequent 12 months Diggle and co. are set to launch a forty fifth Anniversary Version of their basic compilation ‘Singles Going Regular’ through Domino. They’re additionally presently underway with a brand new studio album, and Giggle can be set to launch his perspective of the band’s exceptional story with the discharge of his upcoming ebook Autonomy.
Earlier this month it was confirmed that UB40 and Janis Joplin have additionally been inducted into the UK Music Stroll Of Fame, as have Eddie Grant and The Kinks.
In different Buzzcocks information, earlier this summer time the band Buzzcocks joined Iggy Pop’s Canine Day Afternoon punk spectacular in London. Happening on July 1, the particular one-day occasion additionally featured units from Blondie, Technology Intercourse and Lambrini Ladies.
