13 Facts About Wattie Buchan

Walter David "Wattie" Buchan was born on 24 July 1957 and is a Scottish punk rock musician, best known as the lead vocalist for the Exploited.

Wattie Buchan served in the British Army as a soldier prior to joining the Exploited.

In February 2014, Wattie Buchan suffered a heart attack on stage in Lisbon, Portugal.

Wattie Buchan was admitted to S Jose Hospital in Lisbon after the show and later moved to S Marta Hospital to recover and undergo heart surgery.

On 29 June 2014, the Exploited's Facebook page provided an update on Wattie Buchan's condition, saying that after a successful heart operation, the band was practising new material.

Wattie Buchan said about Thatcher: "She was a bit of a cunt, but at least she was honest".

Wattie Buchan is pro-Palestine and has condemned Israel's treatment of the Palestinians.

Wattie Buchan is known for criticizing other musicians and starting feuds with other musicians.

Wattie Buchan has been known for openly disliking former Dead Kennedys member Jello Biafra.

In May 2016, Wattie Buchan criticised Slayer for refusing to allow the Exploited to appear on stage with them after the Exploited had allowed Slayer to cover [collaborating with Ice-T] three of their songs for the Judgment Night soundtrack for only a small payment.

Wattie Buchan was asked which bands he liked after he criticised several other acts appearing at Amnesia Rockfest.

Wattie Buchan responded by mentioning Charged GBH, Carcass, No Fun at All, Skinny Puppy, and Ministry.

At an awards ceremony for a music magazine, Wattie Buchan was presenting an award that was won by Green Day, a band that Wattie Buchan hates.