An unashamedly personal account, Hanley nevertheless locates the band’s critical presence in the context of northwest England’s musical and cultural scene of the 1970s and 1980s. Often unfairly overshadowed by some of their more notorious contemporaries, Hanley shines a light on how Buzzcocks kickstarted Manchester’s punk scene and brought the thrilling DIY aesthetic that inspired hundreds of bands that followed. An essential read. *** Book of the Year ***
