Latest Sex Pistols News
Noel Gallagher Dubs Definitely Maybe 'The Last Great Punk Album'
Noel Gallagher has dubbed Oasis' seminal album 'Definitely Maybe' "the last great punk album".The Britpop group's former guitarist and chief songwriter has compared their 1994 debut album - which features the hits 'Supersonic' and 'Live...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 September 2023
John Lydon On Punk's Beginnings: 'To Wrap It Around Patti Smith. It’S So Wrong!'
John Lydon has rubbished the idea punk came from New York and says it's "wrong" to say Patti Smith started it all.The latter, often dubbed the " punk poet laureate", was a key part of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 August 2023
Sex Pistols Artist And Anarchist Dies
The artist and anarchist behind the Sex Pistols' iconic artwork, Jamie Reid, has died at 76.John Marchant Gallery announced the sad news of his death on Wednesday (09.08.23).In a touching ode, the gallerist wrote: “We...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 August 2023
'Much Harder Than I Thought': Lonely John Lydon Sleeps Next To Wife's Ashes
John Lydon sleeps next to his wife's ashes.The Public Image Ltd. frontman's beloved spouse Nora Forster died in April at the age of 80 following a long battle with Alzheimer's and the 67-year-old rocker admitted...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 July 2023
St. Vincent Announces Rock History Podcast
St. Vincent is launching a new podcast on the history of rock music.The 40-year-old musician - whose real name is Annie Clark - delves into the Sex Pistols’ riotous US tour that led to the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 December 2022
Glen Matlock Playing Bass On New Blondie Album
Glen Matlock is playing bass on Blondie's new album.The Sex Pistol stepped in for bassist Leigh Foxx, who was absent due to a back injury, on the 'Heart of Glass' hitmakers' April 2022 UK and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 September 2022
Steve Jones' Post-sex Pistols Heroin Hell
Steve Jones was too busy getting high on heroin to enjoy the band he started after the Sex Pistols split.The punk rock guitarist formed The Professionals with former bandmate Paul Cook in 1979.Pistols frontman Johnny...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 July 2022
The White House's Secret Record Collection Unearthed
The White House has a secret record collection containing LPs by The Sex Pistols and Barry Manilow.The grandson of the 39th president of the United States Jimmy Carter, John Chuldenko, has confirmed the existence the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 May 2022
God Save The Queen Re-released For Queen's Platinum Jubilee
The Sex Pistols are re-releasing 'God Save The Queen' in time for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.The anti-establishment purveyors' 1977 hit was released amid the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebrations, and now it's set to make a...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 May 2022
John Lydon Does Not 'Endorse Or Support' New Sex Pistols Compilation
John Lydon does not approve of the upcoming Sex Pistols compilation.This week, Universal Music Group announced a 20-track collection, dubbed 'The Original Songs', is being released as a companion to the Disney+ series 'Pistol', which...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 March 2022
Sex Pistols To Release 20-Track Companion Compilation To Pistol
A new 20-track Sex Pistols compilation is being released as a companion to the Disney+ series 'Pistol'.In celebration of Danny Boyle’s six-episode limited series on the streaming service, the notorious punk rockers are releasing 20...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 March 2022
Corey Taylor, Billy Idol And More Playing Sex Pistols And Lou Reed Albums For Charity
Corey Taylor, Billy Idol and more are joining a supergroup to play Sex Pistols and Lou Reed albums live for charity.Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison - who is part of Idol's live...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 October 2021
John Lydon Describes Sex Pistols As 'Hell On Earth'
John Lydon has described the Sex Pistols as "mostly hell on earth".The 65-year-old punk legend has opened up on the iconic group's heyday and insisted his "soppy little pop songs" got him in a lot...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2021
John Lydon Brands Sex Pistols Bandmates 'Greedy And Nasty'
John Lydon has branded his Sex Pistols bandmates "greedy" and "nasty".The punk band's former drummer Paul Cook and guitarist Steve Jones were locked in a High Court battle with Lydon - who performed in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 September 2021
John Lydon Brands Pistol Court Ruling 'Destructive'
John Lydon has branded the outcome of his lost court battle against his Sex Pistols bandmates as "destructive" and "disingenuous".The punk band's former drummer Paul Cook and guitarist Steve Jones were locked in a High...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 September 2021
John Lydon Loses Pistol Lawsuit
John Lydon has lost his lawsuit against his Sex Pistols bandmates.The punk band's former drummer Paul Cook and guitarist Steve Jones were locked in a High Court battle with Lydon - who performed in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 August 2021
John Lydon Brands Sex Pistols Music Request For Tv Drama To 'Slave Labour'
John Lydon has compared a 1998 music licensing agreement struck by the Sex Pistols to "slave labour".The 'Anarchy in the U.K.' band's former frontman appeared in court in London on Wednesday (21.07.21) to give evidence...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2021
Glen Matlock Thinks Sex Pistols Could Have Made More Albums Together
Glen Matlock thinks the Sex Pistols would’ve made more albums if they had stayed together.The 64-year-old bassist - who formed the iconic punk band with Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones and Paul Cook - left in...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 April 2021
Sex Pistols 'Locked In Lawsuit Over Money'
The Sex Pistols are reportedly locked in a fresh lawsuit over royalties. Steve Jones and Paul Cook have filed papers suing their ex-bandmates John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) and Glen Matlock for breach of contract, as they believe...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 March 2021
Johnny Rotten Revelled In Being A Football Hooligan
Johnny Rotten revelled in his days as a football hooligan.The Sex Pistols frontman and die-hard Arsenal supporter - whose real name is John Lydon - has claimed the police were "murderous" when fending off angry...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 January 2021
John Lydon's Memory Fear
John Lydon feared waking up and not remembering who he was.The Sex Pistols singer took drugs to try and keep him awake as he was terrified about falling asleep and then not being able to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 December 2020
Liam Gallagher Rebuffs Arch-nemesis Noel's Claim He Pretends To Be A Hardman
Liam Gallagher has rebuffed his estranged brother Noel's claim he pretended to be a hardman in front of John Lydon.In his latest swipe at his former Oasis bandmate, the 53-year-old star - who is involved...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 December 2020
Noel Gallagher Accuses Liam Gallagher Of Being A Plastic Hardman
Noel Gallagher has accused his brother Liam of pretending to be a hardman.The 53-year-old star - who is involved in a long-running feud with his sibling - has accused Liam of pretending to be tough...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 November 2020
'He's The Only Sensible Choice': John Lydon Voting For Trump
John Lydon is voting for Donald Trump because he’s “the only sensible choice”.The Sex Pistols legend, 64, has revealed he wants the current President of the United States to remain in power at the White...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2020
John Lydon Is Now Wife's Full-time Carer As She Lives With Dementia
John Lydon is now a full-time carer for his wife as she live with dementia.The Sex Pistols singer - who was known as Johnny Rotten during his time with the iconic punk band - has...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 June 2020
From Love & Mercy To Sid & Nancy: 7 Best Musical Biopics Of All Time
Here at Contactmusic, we can't get enough of a good musical biopic whether it's 'The Runaways', 'The Doors' or 'Nowhere Boy' - the list is endless. There are only a handful, however, that make for...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 September 2018
One-album Trailblazers: 10 Legendary Artists That Didn't Get Past Their First Record
You'd be amazed at how many artists there are out there who have had such a lasting impact on musical culture despite not having contributed much actual music at all. Bands like Joy Division, the...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 18 June 2018
Why You Shouldn't Be Surprised That Johnny Rotten Is Defending Donald Trump
John Lydon (better known as Johnny Rotten) has caused some degree of shock among fans after speaking out in defence of President Donald Trump during an interview on 'Good Morning Britain'. But, really, no-one should...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 March 2017
Sex Pistols Memorabilia Up In Flames For 'Burn Punk London' Movement
Joe Corré - the son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood - has burned an estimated £5 million worth of punk memorabilia during a protest in London, to show his antipathy towards...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 28 November 2016
Graffiti-filled Former Sex Pistols Home Given Grade 2 Listed Status
A London building, which was once home to the Sex Pistols in the mid-1970s, has been awarded Grade 2* Listed Status by heritage body Historic England. Number 6 and 7 Denmark Street in Tin Pan...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 22 March 2016
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