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Sex Pistols
English Punk Rock Band
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About Sex Pistols
The ѕєx Pistols burst onto the music scene in London in 1975 and quickly became one of the most culturally influential acts in popular music. Despite their initial career lasting just two and a half years, they left an indelible mark on punk rock and inspired many later punk and alternative rock musicians. Their rebellious attitude, clothing, and hairstyles were a significant influence on the punk image.
The band was initially composed of vocalist Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock. However, Matlock was later replaced by Sid Vicious in early 1977. Under the management of Malcolm McLaren, the ѕєx Pistols attracted widespread media controversies that brought them to the attention of the mainstream British press. One infamous incident occurred when they swore live on-air during a December 1976 television interview. In May 1977, they released their single "God Save the Queen," which described the monarchy as a "fascist regime," instantly popularizing punk rock in the UK. The song was banned by the BBC and nearly every independent radio station in Britain, making it one of the most censored records in British history.