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Buzzcocks play Holdsworth Hall. As planned, Eater make their debut, and, despite Buzzcocks’ prior experience, the two bands toss a coin to see who will headline – Eater win. (Shelley later said, ‘Should have made it the best of three.’) Devoto has his hair bleached for the gig and wears nail varnish, as well as Vivienne Westwood leather trousers. With Buzzcocks finished, the Manchester crowd heckle the London headliners so much that, after only their third number, the bass player walks off, leaving the band to continue without him.

Tonight is Boon’s first official night as Buzzcocks’ manager, most of which he spends taking money on the door. Also, Franny Taylor, a flatmate of Shelley’s, sees the band for the first time, and during the following year joins the Buzzcocks’ road crew.

This Buzzcocks gig coincides with the first night of the 100 Club Punk Festival in London, featuring the Sex Pistols and the Clash as well as Subway Sect and Siouxsie and the Banshees, who both make their debut.