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Sex Pistols

NPR
Published July 31, 1996 at 12:00 AM EDT

In 1977 The Sex Pistols brought the urgency back to rock music, which was overburdened with superstars and long guitar solos. The band recorded only one record and their attempt at a U.S. tour in 1978 ended in abrupt chaos and the demise fo the band. Now 18 years later the Sex Pistols are back and their U.S. tour begins this evening. Reviewer Mark Jenkins looks at the influence of the band and listens to their new live recording Filth Lucre Live. (4:30) (IN S

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