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Bobby Gillespie

Acting · Born 1961-06-21 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Biography

Robert Gillespie (born 22 June 1961) is a Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the lead singer, founding member, primary lyricist, and sole continuous member of the alternative rock band Primal Scream. He was the drummer for The Jesus and Mary Chain in the mid-1980s, leaving after the release of the band's debut album Psychocandy, and was once the bassist for The Wake. In October 2021, Gillespie published his memoir Tenement Kid.

Known for

Filmography

2025Simple Minds: Everything Is PossibleSelf
2024When ABBA Came to BritainSelf
2023Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine WelshSelf
2023I Am WeekenderSelf
2020Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowanSelf
2018Primal Scream: The Lost Memphis Tapes
2018Primal Scream: Live at the ARTE Concert Festival 2018Vocals
2012Punk BritanniaSelf
2011Autoluminescent: Rowland S. HowardSelf
2011The Jesus and Mary Chain: PsychocandySelf
2011Primal Scream: Screamadelica Live
2011Classic Albums: Primal Scream - ScreamadelicaSelf
2010Upside Down: The Creation Records StoryHimself - Primal Scream
2007Primal Scream: Riot City Blues Tour
2007The Dirty ThreeSelf
2006Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1Self - Primal Scream
2006MusikministerietSelf
20049 SongsHimself - Primal Scream (uncredited)
2003This WeekSelf
2002StripSelf
2000Primal Scream: Live at The London Astoria
1997Classic AlbumsSelf
1996TFI Friday
1995Soccer AMSelf
1992Primal Scream: ScreamadelicaSelf
1990Les Nuls, l'émissionSelf
1990The Word
1990The Jesus and Mary Chain: Videos 1985 to 1989
1989Crimes Against PussycatGilles de Rais

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