January 25: www.sex-pistols.net reports: "The annual 'Sex Pistols to play Isle Of Wight' rumours have surfaced once more."
February 5: www.sex-pistols.net reports: "Sex Pistols will NOT play. A spokesperson for Solo Music Agency & Promotions has confirmed to God Save The Sex Pistols that the Sex Pistols will NOT be playing the Isle Of Wight festival this year. They were, however, on a shortlist of bands under consideration."
March 17: www.sex-pistols.net reports: "God Save The Sex Pistols World Exclusive. It looks certain that the Sex Pistols will play 2003 summer shows in America and Japan. UK dates seem very unlikely. No dates or venues have been confirmed as yet. The site was granted exclusive permission to break the news on 17th March."
March 31: www.sex-pistols.net reports: "Billboard have picked up on our exclusive on the Pistols 2003 summer shows."
April 5: www.sex-pistols.net reports: "God Save The Sex Pistols World Exclusive. It looks increasingly likely that the Sex Pistols' 2003 concerts will take place in August and September. The tour will commence with 2 dates in Japan, followed by approximately 10 dates in America."
May 2: Tickets for New York, 21st August; Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY, go on sale prior to official confirmation of the tour dates.
May 10: www.sex-pistols.net reports: "Latest Exclusive Sex Pistols 2003 Tour News. God Save The Sex Pistols has been informed that the Sex Pistols summer tour of North America will take place during the last 10 days of August, and continue into September. The two Japanese dates have now been moved to the end of the tour, in late September."
May 21: www.sex-pistols.net reports:
"We are still awaiting confirmation of dates & venues, however God Save The Sex Pistols understands that the tour is likely to commence in Boston on 20th August, & take in major cities across North America, including a trip into Canada, followed by several dates on the West Coast, before finishing in Japan. Date confirmed: New York - 21st August. Note: The Sex Pistols management have indicated that they will supply God Save The Sex Pistols with a list of dates & venues once they are confirmed."
June 5: www.sex-pistols.net reports: "News is now leaking out all over the US regarding dates. Pistols are set to play San Diego Festival held 5 - 7th September. Information, as yet unconfirmed, is now reaching us regarding possible shows in the following cities: Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis, Denver, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Hollywood, Chicago, Atlantic City, and maybe more."
June 11: www.sex-pistols.net reports: "Exclusive breaking news: The Pistols' Japanese 2003 dates have been postponed."
June 13: www.sex-pistols.net announced the full confirmed tour dates to the world: "God Save The Sex Pistols is proud to bring you the WORLD EXCLUSIVE on the Sex Pistols 2003 Tour. The dates have been confirmed, & sent direct to the site from the Sex Pistols management. They are available here first, before anywhere else!!!!!"
The Tour will become known as the "Piss Off Tour".
July 1: Steve Jones interviewed by Phil Singleton for www.cookandjones.co.uk.
July 15: The Sex Pistols publicity machine is underway, with a statement by John that the Sex Pistols will play in Baghdad ensuring the US dates obtain some coverage, even in the UK. Both radio and press have run small features over the past few days.
Today's The Sun is a typical example: "Sex Pistols to rock Iraq. Punk legends the Sex Pistols are planning a gig in BAGHDAD. Frontman John Lydon, 47 - alias Johnny Rotten - boasted that he wants to show Iraqi people the "downside" of democracy. The 1970s band, which reformed in 1996, will tour the US this autumn and aim to play the Iraq capital early next year. Lydon, now a property developer, said: "I am definite about it. The red tape is lining up thick and fast but the more they put up, the bigger the scissors. If you're offering the people democracy, offer it in the extreme so they know what they are walking into."
July 27: Glen Matlock is interviewed by Phil Singleton for www.sex-pistols.net.
August 13: Jimmy Kimmel announces that the Sex Pistols perfomance on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, originally scheduled for August 14, then postponed until 15th, has now been cancelled. According to Jimmy Kimmel, the Pistols were due to make "their 1st television appearance in the US in 24 years (sic). They had a problem with visas and couldn't get through immigration." He added: "We've got terrorists in flight school, but can't get an elderly punk band through customs."
August 15: No Sex Pistols, but John Lydon is interviewed on the Jimmy Kimmel show. August 20: Due to visa delays, Paul Cook arrives in the US on the morning of the first show and gets to the venue in Boston two hours before the start of the gig.
Fleetboston Pavilion, Boston (recorded): Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / Did You No Wrong / Belsen Was A Gas / God Save The Queen / Liar / No Fun / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / EMI / Encore: Anarchy In The UK / Problems.
August 21: Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh (filmed): Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / Did You No Wrong / God Save The Queen / Liar / Belsen Was A Gas / No Fun / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / E.M.I / Anarchy In The U.K. / Problems.
The show is filmed from the crowd.
Confirmed soundcheck: Holidays In The Sun / No Feelings / Problems (not on the video).
Sex Pistols attend an aftershow party at the Serena Bar & Lounge, New York, hosted by Fashion Designer Keanan Duffty.
August 22: www.sex-pistols.net reports: "Breaking news - just in from the promoters. Cleveland, Detroit and Denver (Englewood) shows have been cancelled. However Tempe, AZ has been added to the tour on September 8."
August 23: Trump Marina Casino, Atlantic City: Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / God Save The Queen / Liar / Belsen Was A Gas / No Fun / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / E.M.I / Anarchy In The U.K. / Problems.
August 24: 9:30 Club,Washington (recorded): Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / God Save The Queen / No Fun / Liar / Belsen Was a Gas / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / E.M.I / Anarchy In The UK / Problems.
August 25: Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto (recorded): Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / God Save The Queen / No Fun / Liar / Belsen Was a Gas / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / E.M.I / Anarchy In The UK / Problems.
August 29: Aragon Ballroom, Chicago: Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / God Save The Queen / Liar / Belsen Was A Gas / No Fun / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / E.M.I. / Anarchy In The U.K. / Problems.
September 3: Warfield Theatre, San Francisco (recorded): Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / God Save The Queen / Belsen Was A Gas / No Fun / Liar / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / EMI / Anarchy In The UK / Problems.
September 4: Jimmy Kimmel Show, Los Angeles: John Lydon is interviewed. The Sex Pistols finally appear on the show and play three tracks live: EMI, Anarchy In The UK and Problems.
September 5: The Joint, Las Vegas (recorded): Bodies / Seventeen / No Feelings / God Save The Queen / Belsen Was a Gas / No Fun / Liar / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / EMI / Anarchy In The UK / Problems. September 6: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles (recorded + filmed): Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / God Save The Queen / Belsen Was a Gas / No Fun / Liar / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / E.M.I / Anarchy In The UK / Problems.
The first two songs were filmed from the audience.
September 7: San Diego Street Scene, San Diego (recorded + filmed): Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / God Save The Queen / Belsen Was a Gas / No Fun / Liar / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / E.M.I / Anarchy In The UK / Problems.
September 8: The Marquee TheatreTempe (recorded): Bodies / Seventeen / New York / No Feelings / God Save The Queen / Belsen Was a Gas / No Fun/ Liar / Submission / Holidays In The Sun / Pretty Vacant / E.M.I / Anarchy In The UK / Problems. |
