Sex Pistols

In January 1978, when the Sex Pistols rocked the stage at Randy's Rodeo in San Antonio, they were riding high on the wave of their notorious reputation and a recent release that had the punk world buzzing. The album “Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols” had dropped just a few months earlier, in October 1977, and it quickly became a defining record for the punk genre. This “live” performance of “Bodies,” captured in raw, electrifying fashion, showcases not only the band’s rebellious energy but also the rampant controversy surrounding them. Interestingly, the Pistols were notorious for their chaotic live shows and “Bodies” itself stirred up significant debate due to its blunt lyrics about the realities of life and death—reflecting the angst and boldness of the time. By this point in their career, they had already solidified their status as pioneers of punk rock, and performances like this one only fueled their legend.

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