Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols Biopic Goes into Production

FX has ordered Pistol, a six-episode limited series about the legendary Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, it was announced today by Nick Grad, President, Original Programming, FX Entertainment.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, punk, Sex Pistols, Steve Pistols, UK

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Bob Dylan Sells Out To Universal Music

by Paul Cashmere

And just when you thought 2020 couldn’t throw up any more surprises Bob Dylan has become a complete sell-out. Dylan has sold the publishing rights to his songwriting catalogue in a deal said to be worth around $300 million to Universal Music.

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Palace Intruder Michael Fagan Once Recorded ‘God Save The Queen’

by Paul Cashmere

If you have been watching ‘The Crown’ you will have seen the episode dramatizing the real-life situation when commoner Michael Fagan broke into Buckingham Palace and made his way to the Queen’s bedroom. The year was 1982.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Michael Fagan, punk, Sex Pistols, The Bullocks, The Crown, UK

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Because Its A Slow News Day A Flea Bit John Lydon’s Dick

by Music-News.com

John Lydon says he loves to leave the front door of his Venice Beach villa open so local wildlife is free to explore, but he was left with a painful itch when one of them carried a parasite into his abode.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, John Lydon, PiL, Public Image Limited, punk, Sex Pistols, UK

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Icehouse Cover Up With Bowie and Sex Pistols at Melbourne Zoo Twilights

by Paul Cashmere

The newest song Icehouse performed at their Melbourne Zoo Twilights show on Sunday night was 30 years old. There were even Bowie and Sex Pistols covers.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 80s, 90s, Australia, David Bowie, Icehiouse, rock, Sex Pistols

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John Lydon’s Venice Beach Home Targeted by Thugs

by Music-News.com

Sex Pistols star Johnny Rotten has asked Los Angeles police officials to help him keep punk invaders from his Venice Beach home.

Tagged as: 70s, John Lydon, Johnny Rotten, punk, Sex Pistols, UK

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John Lydon Says He Never Sold His Soul

by Music-News.com

John Lydon chose to walk away from pop star fame and fortune as it was too boring.

Tagged as: 70s, John Lydon, John Lydon Says He Never Sold His Soul, punk, Sex Pistols, UK

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An Interview With Glen Matlock

by Music-News.com

Glen Matlock popped over to Music-News.com HQ in North London for a cup of tea and a chat bringing his acoustic guitar to knock out a couple of tunes just for us.

Tagged as: An Interview With Glen Matlock, Glen Matlock, music news, Sex Pistols

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Sex Pistols Live 4 Disc 4 Concert Box Coming

by Music-News.com

On August 19 a 4-CD and 4-LP sets of Sex Pistols – Live ’76 will be released.

Tagged as: music news, Sex Pistols, Sex Pistols Live 4 Disc 4 Concert Box Coming

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Glen Matlock, Earl Slick and Slim Jim Phantom To Tour Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Sex Pistol Glen Matlock will be joined by Stray Cat Slim Jim Phantom and notorious John Lennon/Bowie lead guitarist Earl Slick for an Australian tour in February.

Tagged as: Earl Slick, Glen Matlock, music news, Sex Pistols, Slim Jim Phantom, Stray Cats

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New Public Image Ltd Double Trouble #LISTEN

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd. have announced that their tenth studio album, What the World Needs Now…, will be out in September.

Tagged as: John Lydon, music news, Public Image Ltd, Sex Pistols

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John Lydon Writes A Book

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Few would have ever imaged John Lydon could even read a book let alone write one.

Tagged as: Anger Is An Energy, John Lydon, music news, Sex Pistols

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Jesus Christ Superstar Resurrection Fails In USA

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The new American Jesus Christ Superstar has been cancelled before it even started.

Tagged as: Destiny's Child, Incubus, Jesus Christ Superstar, John Lydon, Johnny Rotten, NSYNC, Sex Pistols

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Johnny Rotten, Brandon Boyd Of Incubus Joins Jesus Christ Superstar US Cast

by Paul Cashmere

John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols and Public Image, Ltd. is taking on a new career role as King Herod in the touring company of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Tagged as: Brandon Boyd, Destiny's Child, Incubus, JC Chasez, Jesus Christ Superstar, John Lydon, Johnny Rotten, Michelle Williams, NSYNC, Sex Pistols

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Ronald Biggs, One Time Sex Pistol, Dead At 84

by Paul Cashmere

Ronald Biggs, the notorious ‘Great Train Robber’ has died at the age of 84 but many remember him more for his stint with The Sex Pistols.

Tagged as: Ronald Biggs, Sex Pistols

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John Lydon Calls Carrie Bickmore The Sexist

by Paul Cashmere

John Lydon has called The Project presenter Carrie Bickmore the sexist, not him, after his unpleasant appearance on The Project across Australia on Tuesday night.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Carrie Bickmore, John Lydon, Johnny Rotton, PiL, Public Image Limited, punk, Sex Pistols, The Project, UK

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John Lydon Makes A Rotten Go Of The Project

by Paul Cashmere

John Lydon was up to his usual rotten behaviour during his interview on The Project on Tuesday night.

Tagged as: 80s, Carrie Bickmore, John Lyon, Johnny Rotton, PiL, Public Image Limited, punk, Sex Pistols, The Project, UK

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Public Image Ltd Australian Tour Announced

by Paul Cashmere

John Lydon will be bringing Public Image Ltd back to Australia.

Tagged as: John Lydon, Public Image Ltd, Sex Pistols

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Damned Damned Damned 35th Anniversary Set To Be Released

by Music-News.com

On December 3rd , the ultimate version of the first ever British Punk album Damned, Damned, Damned is released.

Tagged as: Captain Sensible, Chrissie Hynde, Glenn Matlock, Kieron Tyler, Rat Scabies, Sex Pistols, The Damned

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Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones Calls For New Musical Revolution

by Music-News.com

Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones is calling for a new musical revolution as he is “tired” of people referencing his band and thinks the political climate is right.

Tagged as: Glen Matlock, John Lydon, Paul Cook, Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, The Beatles, The Who

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John Lydon Allowed Inclusion Of Songs In Olympics Opening Because Of NHS

by Music-News.com

John Lydon says he allowed the Sex Pistols’ songs to be included in the Olympic Games opening ceremony because Danny Boyle chose to represent the NHS in it.

Tagged as: Danny Boyle, John Lydon, Johnny Rotten, Kiss, Paul Cook, Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious

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Greenthief Announce First Headline Tour And Debut Single

by Karen Freedman

After three and a half years together, Brisbane’s Greenthief are embarking on a national tour in support of their debut single.

Tagged as: Greenthief, Mr Number 1, Sex Pistols, Steve James, The Jam, The Rutles

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John Peel To Thank For Virgin Empire

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In an exclusive interview given to digital arts service The Space, Sir Richard Branson admits that were it not for John Peel’s decision to play Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells it in its entirety on his BBC Radio One show Top Gear, the album would not have been a global smash and the rest of the

Tagged as: Genesis, John Peel, Mike Oldfield, Phil Collins, Richard Branson, Rolling Stones, Sex Pistols, Tubular Bells

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The Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks 35th Anniversary Edition Coming

by Paul Cashmere

The Sex Pistols punk classic ‘Never Mind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols’ is now 35 years old and about to be re-released in a deluxe box set.

Tagged as: Never Mind The Bollocks, Sex Pistols, Universal

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Richard Branson Talks 35 Years Of Sex Pistols

by Paul Cashmere

It has been 35 years since The Sex Pistols ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ was released.

Tagged as: Richard Branson, Sex Pistols

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Missy Higgins Kicks Off This Week’s New Releases

by Andrew Tijs

Missy Higgins looong awaited third album kicks off a very diverse week in new releases.

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Sex Pistols Anarchy To Be Reissued For Record Store Day

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Following the news that British punk icons the Sex Pistols have signed a new deal with Universal Music Catalogue, the band will release a limited edition 7″ record of their first ever single Anarchy in the UK on April 21st for Record Store Day.

Tagged as: Record Store Day, Sex Pistols, Sex Pistols Anarchy To Be Reissued For Record Store Day

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Sex Pistols Never Mind The Bollocks Gets 35th Anniversary Make-over

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The seminal punk rock the Sex Pistols have inked a deal with Universal U.K. for the release of an expanded edition of their album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols.

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Eddie Vedder, Steve Jones, Johnny Marr Visit Portlandia

by Andrew Tijs

Eddie Vedder, Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones, Smiths’ Johnny Marr and more will appear on comedy Portlandia.

Tagged as: Eddie Vedder, Joanna Newsom, Johnny Marr, Modest Mouse, Pearl Jam, Portlandia, second season, Sex Pistols, Steve Jones, The Smiths

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Sex Pistols, Blondie, The Cult And Supernaut Become The International Swingers

by Paul Cashmere

It is time to toss the “supergroup” word around again. This time the band is The International Swingers, made up of members of Blondie, The Sex Pistols. The Cult and Supernaut.

Tagged as: Blondie, Clem Burke, Glen Matlock, punk, rock, Sex Pistols, Supernaut, The Cult, tour, UK

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Victor Stranges Next Tribute Is ‘Atomic: The Songs of Blondie’

After performing the songs of Elvis Costello for the last couple of years in Melbourne, Victor Stranges next musical tribute will be ‘Atomic: The Songs of Blondie’.

October 16, 2024

Blondie at Pandemonium Melbourne 20 April 2024 by Winston Robinson

Debbie Harry Stars In New Gucci Ad

Debbie Harry is starring in the new Gucci campaign.

September 27, 2024

Blondie’s First Show of 2024 Was In Melbourne, Australia

Blondie put on a good show at Pandemonium Rocks in Australia for their first show of 2024 but not a great show. The band was outstanding but Debbie Harry’s voice was just not there.

April 22, 2024

Pandemonium Times Announced and Local Acts Revealed

The first Pandemonium Festival shows get underway in Melbourne (Saturday 20 April). The schedule for each city has now been revealed as well as the opening acts.

April 19, 2024

New Pandemonium Details With Reduced Pricing And Offers To Existing Ticket Holders

The Pandemonium music festival will go ahead in Australia next week with Alice Cooper and Blondie but without Deep Purple and Placebo. As a result of the line-up changes, new offers have been made to compensate fans.

April 8, 2024

The Pandemonium Tour Confirmed To Go Ahead With Alice Cooper and Blondie

Australia’s Pandemonium tour, due to start in Melbourne on April 20, is going ahead as previously stated and with a line-up change as also previously stated.

April 6, 2024

Newcastle Scores Two Pandemonium Sideshows

Newcastle will host Pandemonium Festival bands across two nights of sideshows in April.

February 22, 2024