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Sex Pistols return to the ’70s in this first look at the new mini-series ‘Pistol’
Sex Pistols return to the ’70s in this first look at the new mini-series ‘Pistol’
Earlier this year, we learned that director Danny Boyle is directing a new Sex Pistols mini-series called Pistol exclusively for FX. Now, Sex Pistols fans are getting their first look at the actors portraying Steve Jones, Sid Vicious, Johnny Rotten, Glen Matlock and Paul Cook in the upcoming limited series. Re...
7 early Sex Pistols moments that deserve screen time in FX’s miniseries
7 early Sex Pistols moments that deserve screen time in FX’s miniseries
On Jan. 11, FX announced it’d ordered a six-episode limited series about British punk spark plug the Sex Pistols. Titled Pistol, the show will be based on guitarist Steve Jones’ 2016 autobiography Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol, relating the catalytic events of the band’s history and the scene they largely ignited from Jones’ perspective. Directing and executiv...
15 punk guitarists of the ’90s who paved the way for the genre’s future
15 punk guitarists of the ’90s who paved the way for the genre’s future
Welcome to Alternative Press’ pick of the 15 best punk guitarists of the ’90s. One notable difference between this list and the other two we’ve compiled is the inclusion of several women. Punk did much to democratize rock ’n’ roll in the ’70s, with many pioneering all-female (the Runaways, the Slits) or mixed-gender lineups (X-Ray Spex, Talking Heads). But only one ’70s female punk guit... Read Mo
Dr. Martens new Sex Pistols collaboration salutes the band’s wild start
Dr. Martens new Sex Pistols collaboration salutes the band’s wild start
Esteemed British shoe company Dr Martens rolls out another line dedicated to punk icons the Sex Pistols. This weekend, two new designs were released paying tribute to the outrage the band generated in the late-70s. The first set features their 1460 model boots with the title of the band’s anti-royalty single “God Save The Queen.” Much hist...
10 podcasts and radio shows hosted by punk musicians you should hear
10 podcasts and radio shows hosted by punk musicians you should hear
There are thousands of podcasts out there, and more are uploaded each day. While there’s plenty of podcasts about music, we wanted to switch perspectives and introduce you to some created by the musicians themselves. Go ahead and take a break from streaming music to try out one of these podcasts or radio shows hosted by punk musicians. Belo...