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Sex Pistols: History Is Punk

Philip Norman, The Sunday Times, 2001

More than 20 years after they committed high treason during the Queen's silver jubilee, the Sex Pistols are still the kings of rock rebellion. As a new film chronicles the 1970s reign of Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious and co, Philip Norman reveals the true story of pop's darkest hour.

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