Johnny & Sid by swillinbillyflynn

Johnny & Sid

These two still take pride of place in my recording studio.

They remind me of the fateful day back in 1976 when I stood browsing in my local record shop and there was a burst of excitement behind the counter as they were unpacking a delivery. Then they put God save the Queen by the sex pistols on the record deck...... and in that moment my life changed forever.

It was new, fresh, raw exciting and rebellious and I was hooked from the first listening.

Even if you weren't a fan of the Sex pistols, you have to appreciate that these guys had a monumental impact on both the music and fashion industry, not to mention the political landscape, the distant echoes and vibrations of which are still very much evident to this very day. They kicked down the doors of the music and fashion industries and allowed so much new and exciting raw talent to emerge from the shadows. They took on the establishment and won over the hearts and minds of a generation, who broke the rules and challenged the established order.

I feel we really need a similar revolution today............

And just for reminiscing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqrAPOZxgzU
i remember seeing the movie with my then boyfriend , i was shocked , poor little innocent me lol
February 7th, 2021  
@kali66 I don't believe you were ever innocent Kali. :)
February 7th, 2021  
Cool photo, I like the speaker backdrop. The Pistols certainly burned bright, if not for long.
February 7th, 2021  
Great photo and story.
February 7th, 2021  
A FAV, for the memories
February 7th, 2021  
Hear hear! My moment was seeing The damned on Supersonic
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDamned/videos/481655295932828
February 8th, 2021  
That's awesome and a great story. And I just had to click on your sex tag. A surprisingly small number and sadly disappointing collection of photos.
February 9th, 2021  
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