The Sex Pistols formed in London in 1975. The Sex Pistols are considered one of the most influential bands to come out of the 1970's, responsible for initiating the Punk Movement.
The Sex Pistols originally comprised vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock. Matlock was replaced by Sid Vicious in early 1977. Under the management of impresario Malcolm McLaren, the band created controversies which captivated Britain. Their concerts repeatedly faced difficulties with organisers and authorities and public appearances often ended in mayhem. Their 1977 single "God Save the Queen", attacking Britons' social conformity and deference to the crown, precipitated the "last and greatest outbreak of pop-based moral pandemonium". The single was deemed so unspeakable that workers in a record plant refused to press it and official chart compilers refused to acknowledge its chart-topping position.
Visit their website for other information on the band; http://www.sexpistolsofficial.com/
See the book "Say something outrageous: Punk fashion, capitalism and a new future for the avant-garde" by E.G. Patterson for a detailed review on the affect the band had on the punk movement, and the cultural impact on their followers.
The Sex Pistols constantly priding themselves on cheating the audience; Johnny Rotten famous for his "Have you ever felt like you been cheated" quote at the end of his concerts (after collecting valuable items that have been thrown up to the stage, the performance usually consiting of poorly recited versions of their songs. For an interesting insight into the usual style of concert see the following blog.
www.songfacts.com contains some interesting fun facts about their most notoriously known song "God save the Queen".
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