Pete Shelley Obituary

Stan

6 years since Pete Shelley sadly passed away.

The years are flying by, but the memories and music from Buzzcocks, will never age.

The harmonies of Shelley and Diggle, the songs, the lyrics, just mean as much to me now, as in my youth, and will never fade, their music is amazing.

Miss You Mr Shelley,
You Died too young, lots of potential new music never to be created or heard, but the pleasure of your life’s back catalogue will be enjoyed by the current ‘Buzzcocks’ generation, and by future generations of an age yet to come.
‘Nostalgia’ lyrics are your window to the future fans.

Sadly Missed,
Stan Rennie,
Hartlepool.

Sadly,
5 years today, since Pete Shelley passed away.
Missing any new music coming from this uniquely talented man, just doesn’t get any easier.

Still Listen to Buzzcocks every single night, the Band baton has passed on to Steve Diggle, but the duo singing in harmonies together, still for me, unbeatable.

Aptly listening and watching the video to ‘Hollow Inside’ right now, which is how I still feel without the spark of new Pete Shelley material ever being released again.

This track after listening to ‘Hold Me Close’ with the line that sums Pete’s, Steve’s and the Buzzcock, musical hold on me, from teenager, to auld Geezer:-

‘Even in the darkest night, yours will be the light that guides me through, There’s No one like You’!

Buzzcocks,
Thank You, for the music, Never Give Up!

Peter Missed,
But never forgotten.

Stan Rennie,
Hartlepool.

Your music will last forever, as will the joy it gives listening to it
, Stan Rennie, Hartlepool

Miss you Pete,
You’ve been gone 4 years

Miss the Live Music, the New Music.

Stan Rennie
Hartlepool

3 years now, since we lost the best, and most underrated joint frontman, of any group!
Pete Shelley!

Pete Shelley,
Seen you play live, a few times, I play the Buzzcocks and your music nearly every day, you’ve gave the world, nonstop joy, listening to your music.
The songs and lyrics, from Shelley and Diggle, together with the melodies, as good as anyone’s, but in my eyes, unbeatable.
Thanks for the music, and the memories, it will be played long into the future!

Missed,
Stan Rennie
(Stan R)
Hartlepool

2 years since the passing of the punk/new wave, musical icon, Pete Shelley.

His music and lyrics were the pages of many lives, along with Steve Diggle and the Band, the big musical influence from my youth to middle age.
Thank’s for the memories Buzzcocks, Pete’s gone, but the music will never be forgotten.
Respect,
Stan R,
Hartlepool.

The world just aint as great without Pete. Condolences to his wife and family and friends. Love ya Pete.

I was a student and saw them at Guildford Civic Hall with Joy Division. One thing I never noticed til recent was his humour. Brilliant writer, imo compares favourably to the other Shelley!

I was 17 years old, working away from home, in Manchester in 1978, the Buzzcocks with Shelley and Diggle, were a huge influence on my life, still listen to their music every single day of the forty odd years since!
Many concerts to see them, learnt the songs and Full lyrics to flat pack philosophy in a week, to sing along at the concert at the Cock Pit, Leeds, brilliant singer, band, duo with Diggle.

Shattered to lose Pete, before the Albert Hall Concert, couldn't bring myself to still go to see the band.

Totally underestimated and not given the media platform that they deserved, some of the greatest songs never played on the Radio!

The songwriting duo of Shelley and Diggle, as good as anything Lennon and McCartney created!

RIP Pete,

Stan. R
Hartlepool

A truly great singer and person, I was a 16 year old punk in 1978 and Pete got myself and my friend in on the "Guest list" at a gig in London, as we had no money. A real punk, a real man. No more can be said. Nick G Basingstoke

I was 24 years old in 1978. Moved to Denver Colorado from New York City. I can't tell you how much time I spent driving around Colorado listening to the Buzzcocks. Countless hours. Ever since 1977-78 Buzzcocks have remained second favorite of all time only tied with the Doors for the number two spot and number one was always the Beatles. That hasn't changed for decades. And I still regularly listen to All of Pete Shelley solo albums . As far as I'm concerned not an average song on any one of them. All worthwhile and enjoyable. Over the past 15-20 years I would tell friends and family that were into music that the Buzzcocks are the only band I know from the sixties and seventies that were still making albums that could actually write songs that I felt were as good or better than their original stuff that made them famous. I love music but I can't think of any other bands from decades ago that is still around that I could say that about. I love the band and I love Pete Shelley and I will miss him. My heart goes out to his family and friends but we are going to have such wonderful memories of him. All happy ones of course.

One of the all time greats of the music business and such a true gentleman. His music will live on forever

Such a shame pete was a legend a true gentleman i seen him play live with the buzzcocks always a great show and always had time for his fans he will be missed a true legend god bless

The Buzzcocks were indeed an influential punk band, and Shelley had a great voice. He is now a pleasure memory for those who appreciated him. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May the peace and comfort form our Heavenly Father helps you endure this moments of grief - Psalms 9:9.

Condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May you receive comfort from good memories of your loved one

May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Shelley family and friends at this difficult time.

Looking back on life is such a retrospective thing.........
What I believe in........
One of the greatest songwriters that ever lived. He influenced my song writing more than any one else in the world ever since Spiral Scratch

May the God of peace bring comfort to the Shelley family and friends at this difficult time.

Mr. Shelley's music changed the lives of many. Some of us never brave enough to follow the lessons of the lyrics.
It all "Seems so real I can see it...and it seems so real I can feel it....so why can't I touch it?" The closest one will ever be to true love. Fond memories of Pete, his music and lyrics weaving it's way into my emotional synesthesia existence.

Thanks for all the great music. Still listening to you everyday, always will.

My condolences go to his family and friends. Look to the God of all comfort. 1Cor 1:3

I am incredibly sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences. May you always cherish the memories that you've had with your loved one. Remember God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 this will give the family the comfort they all need during this time of grief.

My sympathy the family. Mr. Shelley will be missed sadly. Strength and courage.

May OUR Heavenly Father who sees your pain of hearts tears give you the needed strength to endure during this most difficult time. Isaih25:8.

Only Us. (Pete Shelley R.I.P)

I see the distant scene so clearly
The music that filled my heart;
We were wild with youth and freedom
Only time still keeping us apart.

I see the city streets of always
The music flowing through my hair;
We were untouched and innocent
Only time would ever dare to care.

I see the summer Sun so clearly
The music that filled my days;
We ran so swiftly and passionate
Only time could count the ways.

I see the crying colours so clearly
The music that filled my mind;
Soaked with sweat and happiness
Only time has now left us behind.

Copyright Peter Davies. 2018

I came to Pete's music late in my life, but I'm so glad I found it. He was truly one of the leading lights of pop music in the last fifty years. There will never be another sound like his. I think Pete Shelley was given to us so that we could hear a sound, a pattern, a type of song that no one but him could give to us. That is the blessing of his life, and that is what I will take with me for the rest of mine. He was great, and we all love him and will always miss him. God Bless You, Pete. May you make music forever with God in Heaven.

My first punk experience "Are everything" will live forever!

May the God of comfort ease your sufferings and bring you peace in the days ahead and may those around you give you the strength to endure. Please accept my deepest condolences...Laura, N.Y.

May God bless the family with comfort and strength at this time of sorrow.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Gone far too soon. Devastating loss; Pete still had much to give. Condolences to Steve and the family.

all time hero and what a band. the soundtrack of my teen years. grew up listening and will continue to listen to the music of the buzzcocks. thanks for influencing my life with your music, col

A great friend who will be sadly missed

Thank you Pete for contributing such marvellous tunes to the world. R.I.P.

Our deepest sympathies during this time

I kow the family will ruly miss Pete . I am sure he was a beautiful person inside and out. May God's loyal love give yo the confort you need at this sorrow full time and also give you the strength to endure. Psalms 119:76

Angie

Pete. Loved you since 76. Still listening to your music now and always will. Thank you for changing my life.

Bless you

one of the seminal songwriters in British rock. RIP to a hero, a legend, a father.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pete.

Condolences to the family and group. Such a young age to die. May he now rest in peace.. ,

So deeply sorry about your loss. May the God of all comfort grant you strength and courage in this difficult time. Mr. Shelley will be missed dearly.

May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.

Sorry for your loss

Sorry for your loss. It looks like your loved one touched many lives.by

Wishing peace.

My Condolences to the family and friends,fans.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Condolences to Petes family and fans.

I am so sorry for the loss of one of the greatest pop song writers of my generation. I interviewed Peter in the US during there Promotion of ,Modern I was told to meet Shelley at the tour bus and was invited in. I remember waiting patiently and was told Pete was finishing watching a football match and he would be meeting me soon. In 10 minutes he finally came out with a smile,we talked about the new album and his early work until he said, sorry mate got to get back to the game. Classic! My thoughts and prayers for the family and band.
Robb Noxious

My heartfelt condolences to all of Pete Shelley's family, friends and members of the band. We will miss Pete terribly. You ''Are Everything''

Hello Pete.
Brian Fletcher here.
I will always love you.
See you soon.
Love lives forever.

My sympathies to Mr Shelley's loved ones. His memorable talent will live on. The Homosapien album cover has hung in every home I've had since the album came out. Rock the Galaxy now, Pete. Thanks for your many gifts.

Pete will live on in the memories and love of his many grief-stricken admirers and friends. We will miss him so much.

My deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time

I'm sorry to learn about the passing of Pete Shelley.... absolutely love the Buzzcocks. Rest in Peace. Heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends......

Music goes all the waý back,to Bible times. So I know you will miss Mr. Shelley, who wrote and played music. My condolences to his family and friends. 2 chronicles 5:12,13

So sad to learn of Pete's passing RIP Pete Shelley. Loved you and your music and will listen forever

I loved Pete Shelley and the Buzzcocks. Being a fan in NJ wasn't easy. Only a handful of us ever knew of the band. Pete wrote the best song if you were a victim of unrequited love and I sure was.RIP Pete. Condolences to Steve Garve. John mAher and Steve Diggle his band mates long live the Buzzcocks

Godspeed Pete, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Having a pleasant conversation with Pete after a Buzzcocks show at Maxwells in Hoboken was a highlight of my life. Pete telling his road manager to go away "I'm having a conversation" made all that much sweeter. Pete was a great performer and, at least to me, a regular guy without a pretense to being a "star" like so many in the industry. RIP Pete.

I met Pete at the Ranch Bar. He gave me one of the first copies of Spiral Scratch. We had some mad times back then. He was funny, thoughtful, talented and much more. See you in the next realm.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Your music has influenced so many, even artists I listen to today. Thank you for all youve done.

Condolences to the entire family. May the sadness which you experience now be comforted by great fond memories. May the loyal love of Almighty God be with you all.

I don't know what to do with my life... Thanks for the great tunes. Rock in peace.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rest in Peace Pete.

May happy memories of joyful times together bring your family some comfort and peace of mind.

Stockbridge Ga

Pete & the Buzzcocks were so much a part of my youth. Saw them so many times in Manchester & just loved the raw energy in those wonderful three minute songs. RIP Pete x

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

A truly nice man who was a great talent and a nice rock star!

My sincere condolence to the family and friends during this time of grief. Really sorry for your loss.