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Sex Pistols

Active

1970s - 2000s

Formed

1975 in London, England

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

British Punk Punk Punk/New Wave

Group Members

Glen Matlock Johnny Rotten Paul Cook Sid Vicious Steve Jones John Lydon Ronnie Biggs
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Sex Pistols

Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Caustic and vibrant band that ushered in the British punk movement, changing the course of rock from accomplished musicianship to inspired amateurism.
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  • Flogging a Dead Horse
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  • Filthy Lucre Live
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  • Kiss This: The Best of the Sex Pistols
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