Did you know the band got it's name from a
review of seminal 1976 TV show Rock Follies? The review, in reference to
Julie Covington's streetwise character, headlined its' review, "It's a
buzz, cock"
Buzzcocks split in 1981 which Shelley and
Diggle pursuing solo careers. They have since reformed, initially with the
above line up but now the core duo of Shelley and Diggle remain. John
Maher runs a Volkswagen racing team.