The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although they initially lasted just two and a half years and produced only four singles and one studio album, 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols', they are considered one of the most influential acts in the history of popular music, having initiated a punk movement in the United Kingdom, and inspired many later punk rock, thrash metal and alternative rock musicians. The first incarnation of the Sex Pistols included singer Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), lead guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock. Matlock was replaced by Sid Vicious (John Ritchie) early in 1977. Under the management of Malcolm McLaren, a visual artist, performer, clothes designer and boutique owner, the band provoked controversies that garnered a significant amount of publicity.
It is often overlooked just what a great band The Sex Pistols were, and what great records they made. Their story is long and complicated, and not without its casualties. Without them popular culture in the last 30+ years would be very, very different. The Pistols didn’t just kick down doors; they kicked them off the wall. For a band who (really) only released one album and four singles, they spawned a sea of imitators; and still do to this day.
Although the Sex Pistols were not the first punk band, the few recordings that were released during the band's brief initial existence were singularly catalytic expressions of the punk movement. The releases of "Anarchy in the U.K.", "God Save the Queen" and Never Mind the Bollocks are counted among the most important events in the history of popular music.
Johnny Rotten at Daddy's Dance Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark in July 1977, the first show of what allegedly was a secret Scandinavian tour.
Johnny Rotten from the Sex Pistols captured by Mick Rock at the 100 Club, London in 1976.
Punk icon Sid Vicious reading MAD magazine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana during the Sex Pistols one and only US tour in January 1978.
I was brave enough to snatch this image of him and Nancy in the dressing room after a Ramones gig that took place on New Years Eve
Johnny Rotten & Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols performing at The 100 Club on Oxford Street, London.
Sex Pistols on the set for the 'Pretty Vacant' video shoot at the ITN Studios, London in June 1977
Post lunch pose for Record Mirror feature on Sid & Nancy’s relationship.
The Sex Pistols enjoying a stroll on Carnaby Street, London during the early days of Punk in 1976
Limited edition giant vintage pin badge for the Sex Pistols designed by artist Tony Dennis AKA Tape Deck Art.
Taken during a shoot for a Record Mirror commission to illustrate a piece on Sid and Nancy’s relationship
Underwater photo of Krist Novoselic in a LA swimming pool whilst on a Nirvana publicty shoot
Contact sheet of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers photographed at Hyde Park, London in 1991
Led Zeppelin performing at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 1977.
Relaxing backstage at Abbey Road Studios during the recording of debut album 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'
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