Howard Devoto is a legend. Shortly after co-founding Manchester's seminal Buzzcocks in 1977, Devoto left the band to create a truly new and original sound with Magazine. The impact of Magazine on the post-punk musical landscape is still felt today. After releasing five Magazine albums Devoto recorded the solo album 'Jerky Versions of the Dream' in 1983 and in 1988 released two albums as part of the collaboration Luxuria. In 2001 Devoto worked with Buzzcocks' Pete Shelly for the first time in 25 years on the album 'Buzzkunst' under the name ShellyDevoto.