Quick Facts
Born:
1961-06-21
Birthplace:
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Credits:
31 Total Roles
Bobby Gillespie
Acting
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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.
In October 2021, Gillespie published his memoir Tenement Kid.
Known For
9 Songs
Himself - Primal Scream (uncredited)
Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
Self
Upside Down: The Creation Records Story
Himself - Primal Scream
Beautiful Noise
Self
Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard
Self
TFI Friday
Self
Soccer AM
Self
Later... with Jools Holland
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | When ABBA Came to Britain MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | I Am Weekender MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Primal Scream: The Lost Memphis Tapes MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Primal Scream: Live at the ARTE Concert Festival 2018 MOVIE | Vocals |
| 2014 | Beautiful Noise MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | Punk Britannia TV | Self |
| 2011 | Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard MOVIE | Self |