Relive the Sex Pistols’ iconic and influential run in the U.K. during the 1970s with photos of the punk rock band.
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The Sex Pistols were formed in London in 1975. The original members were vocalist John Lydon, known as “Johnny Rotten,” guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock. Sid Vicious later joined the group to replace Glen. The Sex Pistols’ initial run only lasted two and a half years, but they were still incredibly successful. Their only studio album, ‘Never Mind the Bullocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols,’ reached number one in the U.K. The bandmembers continued their music careers well beyond the group’s dissolution. They’ve reunited a few times over the years to play together. Sadly, Sid Vicious died the year after the Sex Pistols disbanded of a heroin overdose. He was only 21 years old.
The Sex Pistols’ rise to fame will be explored in the new TV miniseries ‘Pistol,’ premiering on FX on Hulu. The show stars Toby Wallace, Maisie Williams, Talulah Riley, and more. Click through the gallery to see more photos of the Sex Pistols.
The Sex Pistols play in concert
The Sex Pistols play in cocnert on January 14, 1978. The group officially disbanded at the end of the month.
The Sex Pistols in 1977
The Sex Pistols are pictured in a black-and-white photo from 1977. This was at the height of their popularity in punk rock in the U.K.
The Sex Pistols on a boat
Sex Pistols members Paul Cook, Steve Jones, and Sid Vicious on a Riverboat party on the River Thames in London in 1977. The band members seemed to be having a blast together.
Various, London, UK – 1977
The Sex Pistols at a hotel in London
Sex Pistols members Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious at Portobello Hotel in London, England in 1977. Sid joined the band that year to replace Glen Matlock as bassist.
The Sex Pistols play in concert
Johnny Rotten and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols perform in concert. The duo rocked out next to each other for all the fans to watch.
The Sex Pistols at Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee
Johnny Rotten of Sex Pistols during a concert on a boat on the river Thames during Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee celebrations on June 7, 1977 in London. The Sex Pistols were so honored to perform for such an important occassion.
The Sex Pistols perform at Brunel University
Sex Pistols rock out at a gig at Brunel University in London in 1977.
