THE SEX PISTOLS – NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS

THE SEX PISTOLS – NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS with special guest Clinton Heylin.

This interview took place before and after we listened to the vinyl album.

Never Mind the Bollocks perfectly articulated the frustration, rage, and dissatisfaction of the British working class with the establishment, a spirit quick to translate itself to strictly rock & roll terms. The Pistols paved the way for countless other bands to make similarly rebellious statements, but arguably none were as daring or effective. It's easy to see how the band's roaring energy, overwhelmingly snotty attitude, and Johnny Rotten's furious ranting sparked a musical revolution, and those qualities haven't diminished one bit over time. Never Mind the Bollocks is simply one of the greatest, most inspiring rock records of all time.

With Special Guest CLINTON HEYLIN.

Clinton Heylin is the author of one of the defining books about the explosive punk era, Anarchy In The Year Zero: The Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Class of ’76 (published by Route). Clinton is acclaimed as one of popular music’s leading journalists and biographers and we were delighted to welcome him back to The CAT Club for a fascinating insight into one of the most astounding and controversial albums of all time.

This event took place on 13 April 2023 in the Pigeon Loft at The Robin Hood, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

To find out more about the CAT Club please visit: www.thecatclub.co.uk

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