Bobby Gillespie
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.
Filmography
Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible
2025
as Self
When ABBA Came to Britain
2024
as Self
Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh
2023
as Self
I Am Weekender
2023
as Self
Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
2020
as Self
Primal Scream: The Lost Memphis Tapes
2018
Primal Scream: Live at the ARTE Concert Festival 2018
2018
as Vocals
Beautiful Noise
2014
as Self
Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard
2011
as Self
The Jesus and Mary Chain: Psychocandy
2011
as Self
Primal Scream: Screamadelica Live
2011
Classic Albums: Primal Scream - Screamadelica
2011
as Self
Upside Down: The Creation Records Story
2010
as Himself - Primal Scream
Primal Scream: Riot City Blues Tour
2007
The Dirty Three
2007
as Self
Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1
2006
as Self - Primal Scream
9 Songs
2004
as Himself - Primal Scream (uncredited)
Strip
2002
as Self
- No poster
Primal Scream: Live at The London Astoria
2000
Primal Scream: Screamadelica
1992
as Self
The Jesus and Mary Chain: Videos 1985 to 1989
1990
Crimes Against Pussycat
1989
as Gilles de Rais