Primal Scream

Bobby Gillespie and Jim Beattie formed Primal Scream in Glasgow in 1982, and for a while Gillespie also drummed for the Jesus and Mary Chain, playing on Psychocandy. Signed to Creation, the band released "All Fall Down", and when the Reid brothers told Gillespie to choose, he chose Primal Scream.

The full story is in C86 and Indie Pop.

At a glance

Active

1982–present

From

Glasgow, Scotland

Records in the issues

1 (1987)

Original label

Elevation

In the issues

• 050
  C86 and Indie Pop

  Principal · 1983-1995 · Members

  C86 and Indie Pop is a music scene from United Kingdom (Scotland, England), 1983–1995. Its principal artists include Primal Scream, The Pastels, Shop Assistants and The Wedding Present. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 15 dated events.

Records

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  Sonic Flower Groove

  1987 · Go deeper in C86 and Indie Pop

  Original release: Elevation · ELV 2 · 12″ Vinyl · UK 1987Listen on Spotify

Family tree

Bands that shared members with Primal Scream, and who.

• The Jesus and Mary Chain1984–
  Bobby Gillespie
• The Stone Roses1984–2017
  Mani
• My Bloody Valentine1983–
  Kevin Shields