Sex Pistols

When the Sex Pistols took the stage at The Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas on October 1, 1978, they were riding the waves of their tumultuous rise—and then fall—through the punk rock scene. Just a few months prior, they’d unleashed their controversial album, *Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols*, which had solidified their place in music history. It's fascinating how this live recording captures a band that was already a flashpoint for both cultural revolution and outrage, performing in a city that wasn't quite ready for their raw energy. By that time, though, tensions within the group were starting to bubble to the surface, leading to a brief hiatus shortly after. The Dallas show highlights tracks like “Problems” and “Pretty Vacant,” emphasizing their rebellious spirit during a pivotal moment in punk rock, right when it was gaining more commercial footing yet wrestling with its own ideals and identity.

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