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Video: Howard Devoto rejoins Buzzcocks for first time in 33 years at Manchester gig

Video: Howard Devoto rejoins Buzzcocks for first time in 33 years at Manchester gig

The Buzzcocks staged the first of two ‘Back to Front’ concerts last night, performing music from three different eras of the group’s history with three different lineups — including a closing set that saw the return of original frontman Howard Devoto, who hadn’t appeared with the band in more than 33 years.

Howard Devoto to rejoin Buzzcocks for 2 ‘Back to Front’ concerts in U.K. next May

Howard Devoto to rejoin Buzzcocks for 2 ‘Back to Front’ concerts in U.K. next May

More than 30 years after leaving the band he co-founded, original frontman Howard Devoto will rejoin the Buzzcocks for part of the punk legends’ two ‘Back to Front’ concerts in Manchester and London next May, shows that will feature three different lineups of the band performing music from their respective eras.