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Influential Punk Rockers The Buzzcocks.

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles The Buzzcocks, a British punk group that had more influence on the British punk scene than better-known bands like The Sex Pistols. The band was based in Manchester and had an even grittier veneer than that of the notorious London punk bands.

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Other segments from the episode on February 2, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 2, 1988: Interview with Richard Gilman; Commentary on The Buzzcocks; Interview with Reno; Review of David Caute's book "The Year of the Barricades: A Journey…

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