Sex Pistols

In January 1978, when the Sex Pistols played at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, they were in a fascinating phase of their tumultuous career. Just a few months prior, they had released "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols," the band's only studio album, which had already stirred significant controversy and changed the landscape of punk rock forever. By the time of the Dallas show, their fame was a double-edged sword; the group was both legendary and notorious for their rebellious attitude and clashes with authority. Interestingly, the live recording features “Belsen Was a Gas,” a track that showcases their unapologetic edge. In fact, some viewed the song's subject matter, referencing a concentration camp, as particularly provocative, underscoring the band's penchant for pushing societal buttons. The Dallas gig, local yet historical, captured the raw energy of a band at a crossroads—still defiant, yet feeling the weight of their own notoriety.

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