Buzzcocks confirmed as Camden Walk Of Fame inductees – and announce special gig at Koko

nme.com:

Buzzcocks have been confirmed as the latest act to be inducted into the Music Walk Of Fame in Camden, and have announced a special show set to take place at Koko.The legendary punk pioneers will be added to the Walk Of Fame tomorrow (September 8), where they will join other music icons on the Camden strip including David Bowie, The Who, Madness and Amy Winehouse.

The celebration is designed to honour the huge impact the members have had on the industry since their formation in 1976.The ceremony will take place in the London borough at 10am BST tomorrow, and feature the official unveiling, tributes and archive video footage.

It will also be hosted by two high-profile Buzzcocks fans: Carl Barât of The Libertines and BBC Radio London presenter Gary Crowley, and will conclude with an appearance from classic line-up member Steve Diggle.“It’s a great honour to be inducted into the Camden Walk Of Fame,” the musician said of the milestone moment. “Camden has always been a magical musical inspiration – like Buzzcocks’ music the two have walked the path of greatness.”Carl Barat of The Libertines also agreed, saying: “Massive congratulations to the Buzzcocks on their inauguration into the Camden Walk Of Fame.

They are among the true greats and the first of their kind, and it is only fitting that they should embody a part of Camden tangibly as well as culturally.”Buzzcocks will also celebrate the achievement by playing a live show at the Camden Music Festival the following day (Saturday, September 9), for which they will hit the Hawley Crescent Stage at 5pm.However, this isn’t the only upcoming performance to be announced in light of their addition to the Camden Walk Of Fame.