Steve Diggle of Buzzcocks shares stories from the early punk scene, the making of "Spiral Scratch", rare vinyl releases, the band's lasting influence and his new book "Autonomy."

Topics Include:

• Steve logs on – golf shirt
• The new book “Autonomy”
• Steve was dismayed by prog rock – seeing Yes was discouraging
• Attending Sex Pistols Manchester gig
• Did Steve know about punk rock beforehand?
• Malcolm McLaren pulled Steve into the gig
• Steve met with the original person he was supposed to meet
• The story of the name “Buzzcocks”
• Howard leaving after 10 shows with Buzzcocks
• The story of “Spiral Scratch” EP
• Questions on sleeving and DIY on Spiral Scratch
• Photo on cover of Spiral Scratch
• How did the band sell and promote Spiral Scratch
• The name of record label “New Hormones”
• Test pressings of Spiral Scratch and other Buzzcocks records
• How the songs were selected for Spiral Scratch
• Controversies with the song “Orgasm Addict”
• Buzzcocks had most major record companies trying to sign them
• The role of the band in Buzzcocks record artwork
• The Hard-Ons homage to Buzzcocks album
• The error pressings of “Another Music in a Different Kitchen”
• Errors in the songwriting credits for “Fast Cars”
• Steve didn’t take on a punk pseudonym
• Was there competition between Buzzcocks and Magazine?
• “Singles Going Steady” release in the US market – popularity in the states
• Steve called John Lennon to invite him to see Buzzcocks
• Still touring, playing with Descendents, NOFX and modern punk bands they influenced
• Buzzcocks coming to Australia, new book “Autonomy”

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