Howard Devoto | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Howard Andrew Trafford |
Also known as | Howard Devoto |
Born | 15 March 1952 |
Origin | Bolton, Manchester, England |
Genres | Punk rock, post-punk, synthpop, new wave, electronic |
Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, guitars |
Years active | 1976–present |
Labels | New Hormones, Virgin, I.R.S., EMI |
Howard Devoto (born Howard Andrew Trafford, 15 March 1952) is an English singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer for the punk rock band Buzzcocks. He left and formed Magazine, one of the first post-punk bands. After Magazine, he went solo and later formed indie band Luxuria.