Bobby Gillespie
Acting
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.
Known for
2025Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible
Self
2023I Am Weekender
Self
2023Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh
Self
2021Primal Scream: live at TRNSMT 2021
2020Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
Self
2018Primal Scream: The Lost Memphis Tapes
2018Primal Scream: Live at the ARTE Concert Festival 2018
Vocals
2011Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard
Self
2011Classic Albums: Primal Scream - Screamadelica
Self
2011The Jesus and Mary Chain: Psychocandy
Self
2011Primal Scream: Screamadelica Live
2010Upside Down: The Creation Records Story
Himself - Primal Scream
2007The Dirty Three
Self
2007Primal Scream: Riot City Blues Tour
2006Live from Abbey Road: Best of Season 1
Self - Primal Scream
20049 Songs
Himself - Primal Scream (uncredited)
1992Primal Scream: Screamadelica
Self
1990The Jesus and Mary Chain: Videos 1985 to 1989
1989Crimes Against Pussycat
Gilles de Rais