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Book SynopsisThe Sex Pistols exploded onto the music scene in 1976, paving the way for the deluge of punk rock that would change the face of modern rock music forever. Their debut album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols, proved one of the most important rock albums of all time, fusing slammed rock chords with searing vocals. The Sex Pistols simply, and seemingly effortlessly, blew away all that had come before them, setting an entirely new bar for rock acts that followed in their wake.In Sex Pistols: The Pride of Punk, Peter Smith explores the impact the band had on launching the punk movement, beginning in 1976 with their debut single and ending in 1978 with their American tour. Despite their brief career, the Sex Pistols illustrate an important set of political and cultural elements of 1970s UK and US culture: disaffected youth, strained international relations, and rapid changes in culture. Peter Smith digs deep to collate the factors that fueled the Sex Pistols and the punk revol
Trade ReviewThis is a warm, superbly detailed and documented book written in an attractive and approachable style without pretensions (as the Sex Pistols would appreciate). It is unique in its slightly nostalgic look at what punk meant for young people living outside London and its impact on their lives. -- R. B. Mellor, Kingston University, UK
A contemporary and detailed look back at all things Sex Pistols. A must-read for fans of the Pistols but also for anyone interested in the music scene of the ’70 s. Loved it. You nailed it, Peter Smith. -- Teddie Dahlin, author of A Vicious Love Story
The Pride Of Punk is a refreshing take on the Pistols’ well-told story with the added bonus that author Peter Smith was one of the lucky few to have witnessed the group live early on in their career when they were still relatively unknown and Johnny Rotten's venom was at its peak. This book is an essential read for both newcomers and aficionados alike, and it is proof that, despite many jaded punk’s belief that they’ve heard it all before, the Sex Pistols’ intriguing story has not yet been fully told. -- Martin Blank, co-author of Gob On The Tyne: The North East Punk / Post Punk Scene 1976 - 1980
Table of ContentsSeries Editor’s Foreword Timeline Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: The Birth of The Sex Pistols: Before Summer 1976 Chapter 2: Summer and Autumn 1976 Chapter 3: The Bill Grundy Incident Chapter 4: The Anarchy in the UK Tour Chapter 5: The Queen’s Jubilee: God Save the Queen Chapter 6: SPOTS (Sex Pistols On Tour Secretly): August 1977 Chapter 7: Never the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols: Autumn 1977 Chapter 8: Christmas with the Pistols, December 1977 Chapter 9: Ever Get the Feeling You’ve Been Cheated? January 1978 Further Reading Further Listening References Index About the Author
