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Famous as :
Punk bandBirth Name :
The SwankersBirth Date :
1975Birth Place :
London, EnglandClaim to fame :
Single "God Save the Queen" (1977)
Sex Pistols Plan New LP, Diss Coldplay
June 16, 2008 01:06:07A surprising and great news comes from veteran English punk rock band Sex Pistols as they have just stated to the press that they might release a new studio album. The news was hinted out by the band's lead singer, Johnny Rotten, in an interview with the press at the band's latest gig on Saturday, June 14 at the Isle Of Wight Festival.
Speaking about the band's plan to release a new LP, Johnny said, "There could be a new record. That would be nice." Moreover, he also explained that the band won't be rushing in making the new album stating, "But I won't do anything in a patronising way. The music, the subject and the attitude all have to be right at the same time. Everything has to be from the heart."
Sex Pistols to Preview New Materials at Isle of Wight?
January 21, 2008 11:01:48Being confirmed as the headlining act of 2008 Isle of Wight, Sex Pistols may preview their new songs at the big music event. The reunited band reportedly are recording new materials, their first in thirty years.
Drummer Paul Cook hinted that "new stuff'" may be ready in Summer. He said, "There's talk of new material. The only problem is that it's a bit hard to work on anything as John (Lydon) and Steve (Jones) are in America and Glen (Matlock) and I are in the U.K.. so it's a case of finding the time to get together. We might not pull together an album but hopefully there will be some new stuff in time for the summer."
Sex Pistols to Play More Reunion Shows
December 06, 2007 03:12:14During his radio show, Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones indicated that further reunion performances from the rock band will likely happen next summer.
Apart from headlining 2008 Isle of Wight, they may join The Who's Roger Daltrey for a charity concert. Details were not specified but the charity event may take place at London's Royal Albert Hall.
More Dates Added to Sex Pistols' Reunion Concert
September 26, 2007 03:09:19
Sex Pistols once again sold their reunion tickets in a matter of minutes. The British rock band are now adding two more shows after selling the last two added dates within 15 minutes last weekend.
NME.com reported that the extra dates would be November 12 at Brixton Academy and November 17 at Manchester MEN Arena. Mark the date, tickets for the new shows will go on sale September 28 at 9 a.m.
Sex Pistols Add Two More Dates to Their Reunion
September 22, 2007 02:09:27
Due to the fast selling of their reunion tickets, Sex Pistols have added two more dates. The legendary British punk act will also play on November 9 and 10 at London's Brixton Academy.
Tickets to the original show on Thursday, November 8 was sold within 10 minutes and prices have gone more than double. Tickets are now sold for 85 pounds, a far comparison to the initial price that only cost 37 pounds. The venue has the capacity up to 4,900 audience.
Sex Pistols to Reunite in London
September 18, 2007 01:09:46
Sex Pistols' on and off reunion continues as the band informed NME.com that they are up for a one-off gig in London. The band will play at Brixton Academy on November 8.
On choosing the venue for their fist reunion since 2003, frontman and vocalist Johnny Rotten said, "Maybe it's because we're all Londoners, but there would be no Sex Pistol without dear old London town. See you all at Brixton with proper feelings and proper people all around. From London Bridge to The Rose And Crown, all of Britain is welcome so come on down."
Inductees of The 2006 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
March 11, 2006 01:03:11
Surely 2006 will be such an unforgettable year for Sex Pistols for the band becomes one of the inductees of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with the likes of Black Sabbath, Blondie, Miles Davis, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. All of them will officially take the honor in the foundation's Twenty-First Annual Induction Ceremony slated to be held on Monday, March 13, 2006 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. In the Non-Performer category comes the name of Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss who both are the founder of A&M records which was established in 1962 and so will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The inductees of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are chosen by the foundation's nominating committee which consists of rock and roll historians. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record.
Sex Pistols Not Coming to the Hall of Fame
February 25, 2006 12:02:27
Sex Pistols aren't planning to attend their upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame set to take place at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel on March 13th. Why?
Well, the bellow-handwritten message posted on the band's Web site Friday might answer your curiosity. It written there "Next to the SEX PISTOLS rock and roll and that hall of fame is a piss stain. Your museum. Urine in wine. Were (sic) not coming. Were (sic) not your monkey and so what?"
Music Performers Make Into Rock and Roll Hall
November 29, 2005 11:11:28Their hard work finally is paid off. It's worth somehow that after years of rejection, influential bands the Sex Pistols, Black Sabbath and Lynyrd Skynyrd are finally making it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Two thumbs up for them.
All of them will be feted at the Rock Hall's 21st annual induction ceremony to be held at New York's famed Waldorf Astoria Hotel on March 13 next year. Joining them in the Class of 2006 are jazz legend Miles Davis and New Wave group Blondie. Meanwhile, trumpeter Herb Alpert and business partner Jerry Moss, founders of A&M Records, will be inducted as Non-performers.
Sex Pistols' Most Punk Singer
June 18, 2005 10:06:16Who is today's "most punk" star ever? The answer is John Lydon of Sex pistols. The poll of listeners to Britain's Radio 1, the BBC's pop and rock station, has placed the singer on the top list surpassing the second Joe Strummer and the third who is Hunter S. Thompson.
Some other musicians listed in the poll, including Sid Vicious, late US country music superstar Johnny Cash, rapper Eminem and Oasis singer Liam Gallagher. Along with them is Cuban revolutionary hero Che Guevara and footballer Eric Cantona.
New DVD for Sex Pistols Fans
May 25, 2005 10:05:36British punk rock band Sex Pistols surprise their fans with the announcing of their very first posthumous movie parody "The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle" on DVD. The movie was first released in U.K. theaters in 1980 and its nowadays DVD will be released under Shout! Factory at $19.98 a piece.
Inside will include a commentary track and interview featuring the film's writer/director, Julien Temple. There will also performances of such hits as "Anarchy in the U.K."; "Pretty Vacant"; "God Save the Queen"; and Sid Vicious' violent version of "My Way." As for the strory, it will focus around manager Malcolm McLaren's plan to manufacture a group in order to swindle the band's way to the top of the rock 'n' roll industry.
