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Sex Pistols

Sex Pistols Live Performance of 'Pretty Vacant' from the Filthy Lucre Tour

Date: 1990

The live performance of "Pretty Vacant" captured on January 1, 1990, marks a significant moment for the Sex Pistols, who had returned to the stage for their "Filthy Lucre" tour—a period that came after a lengthy hiatus from the music scene. Prior to this comeback, the band had released their legendary debut album, *Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols*, back in 1977, which became a defining record of the punk rock movement. Interestingly, by the time of this live recording, the group had garnered a reputation for both their chaotic live shows and turbulent personal lives, with original members Sid Vicious having passed away and Johnny Rotten’s evolution as a frontman deeply influencing their sound. This particular performance reignited a spark for fans, reminding everyone that even after years apart, the raw energy and rebellious spirit of the Sex Pistols could still command the stage and resonate powerfully with audiences.

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