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Bobby Gillespie
Born
21 June 1961
Place
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Acting

Bobby Gillespie

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.

As actor

Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible

Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible

2025 · Self
I Am Weekender

I Am Weekender

2023 · Self
Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh

Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh

2023 · Self
Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan

2020 · Self
Primal Scream: The Lost Memphis Tapes

Primal Scream: The Lost Memphis Tapes

2018
Primal Scream: Live at the ARTE Concert Festival 2018

Primal Scream: Live at the ARTE Concert Festival 2018

2018 · Vocals
Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard

Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard

2011 · Self
Classic Albums: Primal Scream - Screamadelica

Classic Albums: Primal Scream - Screamadelica

2011 · Self
The Jesus and Mary Chain: Psychocandy

The Jesus and Mary Chain: Psychocandy

2011 · Self
Primal Scream: Screamadelica Live

Primal Scream: Screamadelica Live

2011
Upside Down: The Creation Records Story

Upside Down: The Creation Records Story

2010 · Himself - Primal Scream
The Dirty Three

The Dirty Three

2007 · Self
Primal Scream: Riot City Blues Tour

Primal Scream: Riot City Blues Tour

2007
Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1

Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1

2006 · Self - Primal Scream
9 Songs

9 Songs

2004 · Himself - Primal Scream (uncredited)
Strip

Strip

2002 · Self

Primal Scream: Live at The London Astoria

2000
Primal Scream: Screamadelica

Primal Scream: Screamadelica

1992 · Self
The Jesus and Mary Chain: Videos 1985 to 1989

The Jesus and Mary Chain: Videos 1985 to 1989

1990
Crimes Against Pussycat

Crimes Against Pussycat

1989 · Gilles de Rais