Half Biscuit have performed live covers of a number of Magazine songs. "The Light Pours Out of Me" was covered by several acts including Peter Murphy, Ministry, the Mission, Sleep Chamber and Zero Boys. The band No Fun at All did a cover of "Shot by Both Sides" on their record And Now for Something Completely Different. Mansun covered "Shot by Both Sides" for John Peel Sessions. Duff McKagan cited Real Life as an influence, particularly on tracks where a chorus effect is used. In April 2022, a biography of John McGeoch, his life and his legacy was released on Omnibus Press. The Light Pours Out of Me: The Authorised Biography of John McGeoch features recent interviews of guitarists and acts who admire McGeoch's work: the author of the biography met Jonny Greenwood, Johnny Marr, John Frusciante and many other musicians, relatives and friends, including Siouxsie Sioux and Howard Devoto. Members Howard Devoto - lead vocals (1977–1981, 2009–2011) John McGeoch - guitar (1977–1980) Barry Adamson - bass guitar (1977–1981, 2009–2010) Martin Jackson - drums (1977–1978) Bob Dickinson - keyboards (1977) John Scott - guitar (1977) Dave Formula - keyboards (1977–1981, 2009–2011) Paul Spencer - drums (1978) John Doyle - drums (1978–1981, 2009–2011) Robin Simon - guitar (1980) Ben Mandelson - guitar (1981) Noko - guitar (2009–2011) Jonathan "Stan" White - bass guitar (2010–2011) Timeline Discography The Magazine discography consists of five studio albums, four live albums, seven compilation albums, two video albums, one extended play and 10 singles. All titles were released by Virgin Records; except where indicated. Studio albums Live albums Singles Compilation albums Video albums Further reading See also List of Peel sessions List of new wave artists and bands List of post-punk bands Music of the United Kingdom (1970s) References External links English new wave musical groups Musical groups from Manchester English post-punk music groups Musical groups established in 1977 Musical groups disestablished in 1981 Musical groups reestablished in 2009 Musical groups disestablished in 2011