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Glen Matlock, Johnny Rotten, Paul Cook, and Steve Jones performing live onstage at Dunstable's Queensway Hall.
“All I was using was one Fender Twin Reverb, which I stole off Bob Marley… I had it turned up to 10 the whole time”: Stolen amps and punk rivalry – inside the making of the Sex Pistols’ Never Mind the Bollocks

By Alan di Perna Published

Guitarist Steve Jones reflects on the making of the Pistols' incendiary studio album, Johnny Rotten's overdub myths, and why they had to keep Sid Vicious away from the studio

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Marshall x Sex Pistols Limited-Edition JCM800
Never mind the modelers, here’s a Sex Pistols Marshall amp

By Phil Weller Published

The striking yellow-and-pink JCM800 design pays homage to half a century of punk, but only 81 are being made

Guitar Amps
Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock smiles as he plays a Fender bass onstage.
Glen Matlock on the legacy of the Sex Pistols and getting back on the road with Frank Carter’s help

By Andrew Daly Published

The original Sex Pistols bassist reveals all about reunions past and present and discusses the likelihood of new music from the U.K. punk legends... Never say never

Bassists
Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols wears a black ballcap and plays his Les Paul Custom as he performs at Download, day-glo Marshall amps in the background.
Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols’ legacy, their ill-fated second guitarist auditions and how a new singer has rejuvenated the band

By Andrew Daly Published

Original Sex Pistols Steve Jones, Glen Matlock and Paul Cook are about to kick off a rare U.S. tour with 41-year-old Frank Carter on vocals. And Jones is finally enjoying himself

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Frank Carter (C) performs with Glen Matlock and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols at O2 Forum Kentish Town on September 26, 2024 in London, England
Steve Jones on why Frank Carter gave the Sex Pistols a new lease on life – and where things stand with John Lydon

By Janelle Borg Published

Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, has recently stated that he will never return to the Sex Pistols

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Glen Matlock
Glen Matlock on how the Sex Pistols have changed, while his bass rig never has and never will

By Andrew Daly Published

The punk icons’ most accomplished musician explains what Frank Carter has brought to the band, the financial advantages of not using a pick, and the chance of new music with their latest recruit

Bassists
Glen Matlock
Glen Matlock opens up about Sid Vicious replacing him in the Sex Pistols to become one of punk's most iconic figures

By Phil Weller Published

Vicious’ bad-boy image may have underpinned the band’s legacy, but Matlock insists he’s no shrinking violet either

Bassists
Left-Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols performs in their first North American concert at The Great Southeast Music Hall on January 5, 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia; Right-David Bowie performs on stage on his Ziggy Stardust/Aladdin Sane tour in London in 1973
On July 3, 1973, David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust – that same day, Steve Jones stole his equipment

By Janelle Borg Published

Turns out the Sex Pistols guitarist had a lucrative “side hustle” as a gear thief...

Guitarists
Midge Ure performs during Rewind Festival at Scone Palace on July 21, 2024 in Perth, Scotland
Thin Lizzy guitarist and Live Aid mastermind Midge Ure was asked to join the Sex Pistols – but he didn’t think twice about turning them down

By Janelle Borg Published

Ure claims he was scouted for his look by Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren and his punk co-conspirator (and later, the Clash manager) Bernard Rhodes

Guitarists
Guns N' Roses perform onstage
Guns N’ Roses are hitting the road in 2025 – and they’re bringing punk and hip-hop legends with them

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Having last played live in 2023, Guns N’ Roses will play stadiums around the world – incorporating a number of countries the band have never played in before

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