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Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols Interview with Bill Grundy on Today Show

Venue: Today Show Location: London, United Kingdom Date: January 12, 1976

Back in January 1976, the Sex Pistols were riding a rollercoaster of controversy and burgeoning fame, thanks in part to their performance on the "Today Show" with Bill Grundy. At this point in their whirlwind journey, they had yet to release their debut album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols," which wouldn’t hit the shelves until the fall of that same year. This interview became infamous, not so much for the band’s musical prowess but for their raw attitude and the way they shook up the conventional media landscape. They turned the tables on the staid talk show format, showcasing their edgy persona and disdain for the status quo, which resonated strongly with the youth of the time. The clash between their unapologetic punk spirit and Grundy’s attempts to maintain decorum sparked headlines and solidified their role as both musical and cultural rebels. It’s wild to think that just a few months later, they’d unleash an album that would change the landscape of rock music f

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