Sex Pistols

The Sex Pistols were a highly influential English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Despite releasing only one studio album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" (1977), their provocative attitude, raw sound, and anti-establishment stance defined the punk movement. Key members included Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, and later Sid Vicious. Their controversial singles like "Anarchy in the U.K." and "God Save the Queen" caused widespread outrage and cemented their notoriety. The band's brief but impactful career, heavily influenced by manager Malcolm McLaren and designer Vivienne Westwood, inspired countless subsequent musicians and significantly impacted youth culture.