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Bobby Gillespie
Born 1961-06-21Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Simple Minds: Everything Is PossibleSelfWhen ABBA Came to BritainSelfBeyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine WelshSelfI Am WeekenderSelfCrock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowanSelfPrimal Scream: The Lost Memphis TapesRolePrimal Scream: Live at the ARTE Concert Festival 2018VocalsBeautiful NoiseSelfAutoluminescent: Rowland S. HowardSelfThe Jesus and Mary Chain: PsychocandySelfPrimal Scream: Screamadelica LiveRoleClassic Albums: Primal Scream - ScreamadelicaSelfUpside Down: The Creation Records StoryHimself - Primal ScreamPrimal Scream: Riot City Blues TourRoleThe Dirty ThreeSelfLive from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1Self - Primal Scream9 SongsHimself - Primal Scream (uncredited)StripSelfPrimal Scream: Live at The London AstoriaRolePrimal Scream: ScreamadelicaSelfThe Jesus and Mary Chain: Videos 1985 to 1989RoleCrimes Against PussycatGilles de Rais