The Sex Pistols will publish a new book, “1977: The Bollocks Diaries”, in sync with the 40th anniversary of the release of their lone studio album, “Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols.”
Due October 26, the project is billed as “the official, inside story of the whirlwind year of 1977,” which saw the band record and release the album while making headlines throughout their native UK.
“1977: The Bollocks Diaries” will deliver first-hand stories of secret gigs, recording sessions, fights, record label meltdowns and the accompanying media storm that rocked the UK.
The book features photos and rare items from the Sex Pistols archives – from gig posters and early album art to master tapes and notes from recording sessions.
Inspired by New York bands The Ramones and the New York Dolls, among others, the Sex Pistols – Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock (later replaced by Sid Vicious) – helped to propel the UK punk scene through a series of four singles and one album before disbanding just three months after its release.
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