Age, Biography and Wiki

Howard Devoto (Howard Andrew Trafford) was born on 15 March, 1952 in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom, is a Howard Devoto is English singer and songwriter. Discover Howard Devoto's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As Howard Andrew Trafford
Occupation N/A
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 15 March, 1952
Birthday 15 March
Birthplace Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Nationality United Kingdom

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 15 March. He is a member of famous singer with the age 72 years old group.

Howard Devoto Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Howard Devoto height not available right now. We will update Howard Devoto's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Howard Devoto Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Howard Devoto worth at the age of 72 years old? Howard Devoto’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Howard Devoto's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income singer

Howard Devoto Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter Howard Devoto Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia Howard Devoto Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1952

Howard Devoto (born Howard Andrew Trafford, 15 March 1952) is an English singer and songwriter, who began his career as the frontman for punk rock band Buzzcocks, but then left to form Magazine, an early post-punk band.

After Magazine, he went solo and later formed indie band Luxuria.

His singing has been characterized as a "speak-sing voice that veered between amused croon and panicked yelp".

Born in Scunthorpe, Devoto grew up in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and Moortown, Leeds, where he attended Leeds Grammar School and met and befriended future Buzzcocks manager Richard Boon.

1972

In 1972, he went to Bolton Institute of Technology (now the University of Bolton) to study psychology, and, later, humanities.

During these college years, he met his future bandmates Pete Shelley and Ben Mandelson.

He picked the stage name "Devoto" before meeting Shelley from the name of a friend of his landlord called "Andy Devoto".

1976

Inspired by the Sex Pistols, Devoto co-formed Buzzcocks with singer/guitarist Pete Shelley in 1976.

1977

He left the band in February 1977 after only one record (the Spiral Scratch EP) and a small number of performances to form the band Magazine.

Devoto formed the post-punk band Magazine in 1977.

They released several critically acclaimed albums, which met with moderate commercial success, as well as minor hits such as "Shot by Both Sides" and "A Song from Under the Floorboards".

1981

After Magazine split in 1981 Devoto spent two years putting together a solo album with former Magazine keyboard player Dave Formula.

1983

Jerky Versions of the Dream reached No. 57 in the UK Albums Chart in August 1983, and was reissued in 2007 by Virgin/EMI, featuring several tracks of bonus material.

A collaboration on three songs with Bernard Szajner on the Brute Reason LP was released on Island Records in 1983.

This was followed by a rendering of Big Star's "Holocaust" for the loose collective This Mortal Coil.

The album It'll End in Tears contained contributions from many of the 4AD label's best artists, Devoto's presence being somewhat atypical.

1988

One of his next projects was a 1988 collaboration with Liverpool multi-instrumentalist Noko.

As Luxuria they released two albums and a music video for the single "Redneck".

1990

For most of the 1990s Devoto was little involved in music, earning his living by working for a photo agency.

1997

In 1997, Devoto wrote the lyrics to the Mansun track "Everyone Must Win", which appeared on the Closed for Business EP.

A year later he collaborated again with the band, writing lyrics for and singing on "Railings", a B-side for "Being a Girl (Part One)".

1998

Momus recorded the tribute song "The Most Important Man Alive" for the Bungalow Records compilation Suite 98 in 1998.

Mansun have covered "Shot by Both Sides" live, and recorded it on their fourth and final album Kleptomania.

Also Radiohead and Jarvis Cocker have both covered "Shot by Both Sides".

Both Ministry and Peter Murphy have covered Magazine's "The Light Pours Out of Me", whilst Simple Minds, My Friend The Chocolate Cake, Morrissey and Strange Boutique have covered Magazine's "A Song from Under the Floorboards".

For Magazine and Luxuria, see Discography of Magazine and Discography of Luxuria.

This is from his solo career:

Albums

2001

In 2001, he teamed up with Buzzcocks colleague Pete Shelley for the first time in twenty-five years, and released the much-anticipated Buzzkunst under the name ShelleyDevoto.

Reviews were mixed.

2002

In 2002, Devoto had a small part in the movie 24 Hour Party People, a film about Manchester's Factory Records.

In his brief cameo appearance, Devoto appears as a caretaker cleaning a men's toilet while actor Martin Hancock portrays Devoto having a tryst with the wife of promoter/journalist Tony Wilson.

The real-life Devoto breaks the fourth wall by addressing the camera and stating, deadpan, "I definitely don't remember this happening".

2009

Magazine reformed in February 2009, initially performing on a tour of five dates, and subsequently continued playing live and began to record new material.

Magazine reformed in February 2009, with former Luxuria partner Noko replacing the deceased John McGeoch on guitar.

On 9 July 2009, Devoto was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Bolton for his contribution to music.

2011

A studio album, No Thyself, was released in October 2011.

2012

In November 2011, it was announced he would be returning to the stage with Buzzcocks for two special shows as part of the Buzzcocks "Back to Front" tour on 25 and 26 May 2012.

These took place at the O2 Apollo in Manchester and the O2 Academy in Brixton

A number of bands continue to be influenced by his work.