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The Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols (Deluxe Edition)
16 Oct 2012
A respectable tribute to this bunch of shoddy but insanely talented chancers
The dark art of the remastered reissue reaches its zenith with this, a 35th anniversary, four-disc trawl of every cough and spit - with the emphasis on spit - recorded during the short and combustible career of The Sex Pistols. The main item of business…
Sex Pistols guitarist wants musical revolution
18 Sep 2012
Music Gossip
Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones is calling for a new musical revolution. The 'God Save the Queen' band changed the course of musical history with their outrageous lyrics, behaviour and shock tactics in the 70s, and he thinks the political climate…
Sex Pistols soft rock fans
16 Jul 2012
Music Gossip
Sex Pistols were fans of soft rock. The 'Anarchy in the UK' band changed the musical landscape with punk music - which effectively brought an end to prog rock and many older genres - during their short career from 1975 to 1978, but guitarist Steve…
John Lydon loves watching old Sex Pistols footage
30 Apr 2012
Music Gossip
Watching old footage of the Sex Pistols sends a shiver up John Lydon's spine. The former frontman of the punk rock band - who quit in 1978 to found a new group, Public Image Ltd - is still proud of the work they did and sometimes likes to reminisce…
John Lydon wants 'no part' in Sex Pistols reissue
18 Apr 2012
Music Gossip
John Lydon has distanced himself from the reissue of The Sex Pistols' anti-monarchist song 'God Save the Queen'. The group's frontman believes rereleasing the track in time for Britain's Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee "undermines" what they…
Sex Pistols turned down Olympics
11 Apr 2012
Music Gossip
The Sex Pistols turned down the chance to play at the Olympics. The legendary punk band were asked to reform and perform at the huge summer sporting event in London, but singer John Lydon turned the opportunity down as it doesn't fit with his punk…
Nicky Wire loves God Save the Queen
11 Feb 2012
Music Gossip
Nicky Wire is a huge fan of John Lydon's lyrics. The Manic Street Preachers bass player counts the lyrics of the Sex Pistols 'God Save the Queen' as his favourite, and loves the venom and message the young singer - then called Johnny Rotten - put…
John Lydon a 'mad barker'
26 May 2011
Music Gossip
Sex Pistols singer John Lydon was a "mad barker" until he found "humanity and love". The frontman feels his second band, Public Image Limited (PiL), brought out qualities in him which audiences hadn't previously seen when he was in his original…
The Monkees surprised to influence the Sex Pistols
24 Feb 2011
Music Gossip
The Monkees are "surprised" they influenced The Sex Pistols. The family friendly 60s group - the first ever manufactured pop band - said they are astounded by the artists who admire them, in particular the outrageous English punk band, who covered…
John Lydon blasts Jay-Z
30 Jan 2011
Music Gossip
John Lydon has branded Jay-Z a "parody". The former Sex Pistols rocker - who is also known as Johnny Rotten - admitted he isn't a fan of the hip hop superstar and is pleased to have drawn crowds away from him when they have performed on the same…
John Lydon to pen new Sex Pistols tracks
6 Jan 2011
Music Gossip
John Lydon is set to write new songs for the Sex Pistols. The 54-year-old punk legend - who performed in the group as Johnny Rotten - says the time could be right to reunite with his former band after touring with his other group, Public Image Ltd.
Gorillaz shot down by Sex Pistol
14 Jul 2010
Music Gossip
Damon Albarn was snubbed by punk legend John Lydon when he asked him to appear on the Gorillaz album. The animated band's frontman offered the Sex Pistols singer the chance to appear on latest LP 'Plastic Beach' - which features collaborations with…
Public Image Limited
7 Jan 2010
‘Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?’ Those were John Lydon’s last words as Johnny Rotten at the close of The Sex Pistols’ chaotic 1978 San Francisco swansong. It was a sentiment echoed this September when the first live dates in 17 years by…
The Sex Pistols - live review
12 Aug 2008
Sun 3 Aug - Live at Loch Lomond
From the offset I thought that The Sex Pistols were an odd choice to close a predominantly dance and indie orientated festival. Going to see them was something that I had to do, my dad brought me up on a diet of punk and The Sex Pistols are one of his…
Live at Loch Lomond - The Sex Pistols
31 Jul 2008
‘No future, no future, no future for me.’ Those words, penned by John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) back in 1976, expressed not only Lydon’s feelings, not only his band The Sex Pistols’ attitude to life, not only the stance of the fearsome punk movement…
Britney Spears' Rotten song
28 May 2008
Celebrity Gossip
Sex Pistols singer John Lydon wants to write a song for Britney Spears. The outrageous rocker - better known as Johnny Rotten - believes he and the troubled pop princess could pen a great track together, despite their vastly different musical…
Audio Bullys, Doug Walker added to Live at Loch Lomond line-up
22 Apr 2008New acts have been confirmed for August's Live at Loch Lomond festival, with garage-house duo Audio Bullys and self-promoted singer-songwriter Doug Walker singing up. The Bullys and Walker - shot to fame by handing a copy of his single to Chris…
Sex Pistols review
20 Nov 2007
SECC, Glasgow, Sun 18 Nov
They were never gonna provide the filth and the fury of their 70s heyday, but there are few bands that stand for an entire genre as succinctly as The Sex Pistols so resolutely stand for punk. Fair enough, a 30th anniversary tour (marking the release of…
Two more nights for Pistols reunion
28 Sep 2007The Sex Pistols have extended their reunion tour with two additional dates, after the initial concerts sold out in just 15 minutes. A further concert will be held at the Brixton Academy on November 12, while the punk group will also perform at…
Sex Pistols to reunite
21 Sep 2007The Sex Pistols have confirmed plans to reunite for a one-off gig to mark the 30th anniversary of Never Mind The Bollocks. The legendary punk band will play at London’s Brixton Academy on November 8, bringing together original members John Lydon…
Sex Pistols to release classic album for 30th anniversary
27 Jul 2007The Sex Pistols will celebrate their 30th anniversary of debut album Never Mind the Bollocks… Here’s the Sex Pistols with a special vinyl release. The album was originally released on October 28 1977, with the re-issue to be launched on October 29 this…
