References in Popular Culture
- "Pete Shelley" is also the title of a short story by Patrick Marber contained in Speaking With the Angel, a short story collection edited by Nick Hornby. In the story, the narrator loses his virginity while listening to a Buzzcocks song.
- Shelley composed the theme music for the cult classic intro of the Tour de France on Channel 4, which was used throughout the late 80s to mid 90s. The cyclist that appears in the video accompanying the sound track is Jeff Williams.
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