OLD NEWS

30th December
Review of the Year Editorial.

More Pistols bootleg vinyl has surfaced: A colour vinyl variation on the famous Italian Never Mind The Bollocks pressing which had the word "Punk" on the front of the sleeve.

28th December
Following on from the rave reviews of the PiL live shows, if you wish to hear Metal Box sounding as good as ever, try the new Virgin CD re-release. To replicate the original album, it's been spread across 3 discs, includes a reproduction of the original insert, and has been remastered for this new release.
Buy Metal Box (Vinyl Replica Edition)

27th December
Another review (plus pictures) of PiL in Glasgow. Submitted to the site by Steven Black. "PiL have in my eyes proven the doubters wrong with excellent live shows throughout the country."

Paul Cook's Man Raze are currently running a podcast series on manraze.com with live videos.

26th December
Exclusive pictures from PiL's Camden show on 22 December. Submitted to the site by Mark Clacy.

John Lydon - A Culture Show Special. BBC4 Tuesday 5th January 22.30-23.00. 'Discussing his youth and love of Shakespeare and Mozart' [thanks Stu]

24th December
HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all contributors and visitors to God Save The Sex Pistols.

22nd December
Public Image Limted 2009. Manchester & Beyond. The God Save The Sex Pistols Critique.

Exclusive pictures from last night's PiL Brixton show. Submitted to the site by Mark Clacy.

"Punk is officially dead, for a second time. So says John Lydon who insists the Sex Pistols will not make any more music together. The reunited punk legends tore up the live scene throughout 2008 but now Johnny Rotten is keen to focus on his other band – Public Image Ltd." dailystar.co.uk

Ducati All-Stars, a group of "talented musicians and Ducati enthusiasts", will "hammer out 30 years of rock" at the Roxy Theatre on Sunset Boulevard, 9009 West Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, California on Saturday, January 2, 2010. The band, which will be headed up by Billy Morrison of Camp Freddy, will also include Steve Jones (Sex Pistols) and Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) on guitar, Chris Wyse (The Cult) on bass, Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin) on drums, and Donovan Leitch, Franky Perez (Slash, Scars on Broadway) and Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) on vocals. facebook.com/ducatiusa

21st December
PiL Manchester review. Submitted to the site by Man Alive.

Two Sex Pistols Facebook campaigns have been launched in the wake of the Rage Against The Machine number one success.
God Save The Queen: No.1 on the Queen's official birthday on 7th June 2010. http://www.facebook.com/
Anarchy In The UK: Make it the last No. 1 of the decade. http://www.facebook.com

20th December
PiL pictured in Manchester last night. Photos submitted to the site by Man Alive.

PiL pictured in Leeds. A second set of stunning pictures has been submitted to the site by Richard Palmer and Claude of Leeds.

PiL Glasgow review submitted to the site by John Murphy.

PiL on You Tube. Public Image in Glasgow.

18th December
Exclusive set of pictures from PiL's show in Leeds. Submitted to the site by Kenny the PiL Collector.

PiL on YouTube. Another excellent video: Rise in Birmingham. [thanks Mark Innes]

The Rich Kids Reunion: Midge Ure Speaks! mojo4music.com

January 2010 issue of Record Collector has Jah Wobble interview in which he talks about PiL, the Sex Pistols, and his solo work. Also includes an article on an unscreened Malcolm McLaren documentary, The Great Hollywood Swindle, due to be aired on 16 August 85, but cancelled due to a technicians strike. recordcollectormag.com/

17th December
Exclusive review of last night's PiL show in Leeds by Ian Fox. Plus Claude gets to show John his tattoo.

PiL on YouTube. A number of clips from this week have appeared.
This one from Leeds is particularly good: Tie Me To The Length Of That.

16th December
Last night's opening PiL show reviewed by Jon Good, Martin Doubtfire, Wayne Spencer and Jon Edwards exclusively for God Save The Sex Pistols.
All four reviews are well worth a read... "This is perhaps the best PIL there has been..."
Set List: Public Image / Careering / This Is Not a Love Song / Poptones / Albatross / Tie Me To The Length Of That / The Suit / Death Disco / Four Enclosed Walls / Flowers of Romance / Psychopath / Disappointed / Warrior / USLS 1 / Banging The Door / Chant / Bags / Memories / Annalisa / Religion / Encore : Sun / Rise / Open Up [Thanks Wayne Spencer]

Press Reviews: birminghammail.net
independent.co.uk
Interview: scotsman.com

15th December

PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED LIVE IN BIRMINGHAM TONIGHT
	Pictures taken in the thick of the action by Jon Good and posted on the site during the gig itself. (12 pictures) The show opened with Public Image.

14th December

ANARCHY IN CAERPHILLY - THE PRESS CUTTINGS
	33 years ago today, the Pistols arrived in Caerphilly. God Save The Sex Pistols presents the first in a planned exposure of cuttings on significant dates throughout the Sex Pistols history. View here.

13th December

	RARE JOHN LYDON PUBLICITY PICTURES! Public Image Limited live on the Old Grey Whistle Test 1980. Stills unseen for 29 years. View here.

Treat yourself to a Sex Pistols 2010 Calendar

12th December
Public Image Limited Gig Reviews. Fancy reviewing a PiL show for God Save The Sex Pistols?
If you'd like to have your review read by 1000s of other fans, then get in touch here: Pil Reviews

John Lydon is on Sky News this morning. Watch John and PiL at Sky News Online:" 'Never Mind The X Factor - It's A Mug's Game.' Former Sex Pistols star Johnny Rotten has dismissed the X Factor as a "mug's paradise. "

11th December
John Lydon:" 'I'm not a leader, bully or dictator.' Agitator, innovator, naturist: more than thirty years after crashing into the public sphere, John Lydon is still as hard to define as ever. " independent.co.uk

10th December
New bootleg vinyl has surfaced: French 7" Anarchy In The UK on the Barclay label has appeared on pink vinyl [thanks Tony]

9th December
Paul Cook's Man-Raze played an invite only gig for 100 friends, family and competition winners, last night The Met Bar, Park Lane, London, to celebrate guitarist Phil Collen's 52nd birthday. After the 35 minute set which included a rendition of Happy Birthday, Paul's daughter Hollie DJ'd for a couple of hours.

Don't forget to check iamrogue.pgwexperience.com/live, the new home of Jonesy's Jukebox, for new Steve Jones video and audio content.

7th December
Extra NYC Glen Matlock date added: December 11th, Nublu, East Village, NYC.
Support: Jesse Yusef Murphy.

5th December
Steve Jones is back on air, on line and on video.
In the first all new Jonesy's Jukebox, Steve interviews Tobey Maguire. The show has returned on producer Ryan Kavanaugh's Web site, iamrogue.com.
Steve plans to air “Jonesy's Jukebox” for an hour each weekday in a streaming video format, with a mixture of music and interviews. He says he is working on bringing the show back to the broadcast airwaves too. Watch Steve's first intervew here. iamrogue.pgwexperience.com/live

Rich Kids ticket rush! Half the tickets have already been snapped up! If you are planning on coming to the show, get your tickets now. livenation.co.uk

4th December
John Lydon is a guest on tonight's The One Show, BBC1, 7PM. It will be available on BBC iPlayer for one week. bbc.co.uk/programmes/

3rd December
Rich Kids Tickets Pre-Sale links:
ticketmaster.co.uk/promo
livenation.co.uk/event/9692/rich-kids-tickets

Public Image Limited reminder. PiL are on BBC2 tonight. The Culture Show, 7 - 8PM (repeat 11.20PM). bbc.co.uk/programmes
CD re-releases of both Metal Box (Vinyl Replica Edition) and Plastic Box are available to pre-order.

2nd December
RICH KIDS TICKETS ANNOUNCEMENT. 02 Academy Islington. Thursday 7th Jan '10.
Tickets go on sale Friday 4th December at 9am, priced at £17.50 and can be booked through www.livenation.co.uk (all tickets subject to a booking fee).

Watch Rich Kids - Ghosts of Princes in Towers.

1st December
Public Image Limited - "Alife 2009 - exclusive live albums from one of the most influential bands of a generation!"

John Lydon was on BBC Radio 4 this morning. Listen here news.bbc.co.uk/today/ [thanks Graham]

30th November
"Punk" Poster Magazine issued 1977. Magazine folded out into 36" x 24" poster of the Sex Pistols.
View this piece of vintage memorabilia.

29th November
John Lydon takes over Absolute Radio for "an hour or so" at 8.00pm on Sunday, 6 December.
John's video interview with the station is available to view on line at www.absoluteradio.co.uk/.
According to Absolute Radio, "CD recordings of all the PiL concerts will be available to purchase at the gigs and through Concert Live. The CD will contain a recording of that gig, along with pictures of the band, and an interview with John." [thanks Matthew]

28th November
"A Month of Sundays with Steve Jones" concludes on the radio tomorrow (29th November)
15:30-17:30 BBC 6 Music. bbc.co.uk/programmes

27th November

GOD SAVE THE SEX PISTOLS EXCLUSIVE NEWS www.sex-pistols.net is proud to be the first to announce a very special night
HUNG ON YOU RICH KIDS 02 Academy Islington Thursday 7th January 2010 The show will start promptly at 7pm
Former Rich Kids members Glen Matlock and Midge Ure have come together to organise a celebratory benefit concert in London. This very special evening will see the coming together of all four original Rich Kids: guitarist Steve New, drummer Rusty Egan, bassist Glen Matlock and singer Midge Ure. Guests confirmed so far are The Illuminations (featuring Clive Langer, Steve Allen and Ian Broudie), TV Smith (from the Adverts), Viv Albertine (from The Slits), Carbon Silicon (featuring Mick Jones and Tony James), Patti Palladin and Gary Kemp (from Spandau Ballet). Glen and Midge will perform solo slots on the night and Steve New will play with his band Beastellabeast before all four of the Rich Kids take to the stage for one night only. The special guests will no doubt “join in the racket and play guitars very loudly” according to Midge Ure.

Plus, just confirmed......

John Lydon is on BBC2 'Culture Show', Thursday 3rd December 7 - 8PM (repeat 11.20PM) discussing why he's reformed Public Image Limited as well as performing with the band. bbc.co.uk/programmes

26th November
Exclusive breaking news!
RICH KIDS LIVE: 7th January at O2 Academy Islington, London.
The show is a benefit for Steve New, who is unwell. Full line-up and ticket details to be confirmed soon.

25th November
John Lydon interview in today's Telegraph by Andrew Perry. "He (John) explains that he was unable to reconvene the 'Metal Box'-era line-up, because “Wobble and Levene hate each other — it's not possible to put them together in the same room — and how could you have one without the other? I worked so little with them, anyway. To go back with songs, you have to at the same time go forward. PiL is a shapeshifter, it adapts.” He adds that he intends to perform material from right across his post-Pistols career, including 'Open Up', his 1993 hit with Leftfield. As darkness descends on Putney, Lydon lurches through to the band room, and I watch, open-mouthed, as he and the three-piece ensemble vamp up 'Albatross', 'Memories' and 'Poptones', all from 'Metal Box', each striking a miraculous blend of spontaneity, spikiness and 'flow' — the open, free spirited yin to the brutal yang of the Sex Pistols. For any aficionado of punk's more forward-thinking legacy, these shows are not to be missed."
www.telegraph.co.uk/

The excellent book Our Generation. The Punk And Mod Children of Sheffield, Rotherham, and Doncaster 1976 – 1985 by Tony Beesley has undergone a surge of interest following the publication of Take It To The Limit, the look at Sheffield's Limit Club. Tony would like contributions for his next book from anyone from the Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster area who were into Punk or Mod music at school and also went to the Sheffield Marples venue. If this is you, please contact Tony on Beesleytony4@aol.com

UK poll shows ABBA are the band people most want to reform. PRS for Music, the organization that collects royalties on behalf of composers and songwriters, said that one quarter of the 1,500 people surveyed favored an ABBA reunion. Sex Pistols were 10th with 3 percent. www.pollstar.com

21st November

EXCLUSIVE! THE RICH KIDS RETURN FOR A UNIQUE PERFORMANCE IN LONDON
	God Save The Sex Pistols has been informed of a one-off Rich Kids show, due to take place in early January. It promises to be a special night with some special guests. More details to follow soon........
Glen Matlock - Midge Ure - Steve New - Rusty Egan

Greil Marcus praises Sex Pistols: "The young John Lydon was so brilliant, author Greil Marcus argued Thursday night during a presentation at Columbia University, that the iconic Sex Pistols singer, now 53, should be forgiven for appearing in British butter commercials. "I think John Lydon did so much to make the world a richer, more abstract, more contingent place - and did more to raise the stakes of what people see as art - that I don't care what he does to make a buck," Marcus said. "I think he deserves every penny." " spinnermusic.co.uk
Marcus was celebrating the 20th anniversary of his book Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the 20th Century

20th November
ELEVEN MILLION (Yes, 11,000,000!) visitors to God Save The Sex Pistols reached today!

19th November
NMTB Vinyl Worldwide Update. Turkish First Pressing added.

The Faces appear ready to play live in 2010, with or without Rod Stewart. "Ian McLagan says his first choice on bass would be Glen Matlock, who the keyboardist says "started playing bass because of Ronnie Lane. He knows all his licks and really appreciates him as a bass player." " www.billboard.com/

16th November
New PiL material? "Public Image Limited head out on their first tour in 17 years next month, and if all goes well it could be followed by original material. Frontman John Lydon told 6 Music that, as ever, it all comes down to money. "Yes, if I raise the money from this, I most definietely will." " www.bbc.co.uk/6music

15th November
Posters for Metal Box and Memories plus an 18 inch cardboard PiL logo, have been added to the
Metal Box 30th Anniversary section.

Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page was spotted this afternoon at the Olympia Record Fair in London buying a copy of the Sex Pistols' 12" single, The Biggest Blow.

Nerve.com list "The 15 Greatest Acts of Rock Rebellion". God Save The Queen features.

"United Kingdom - Sex Pistols, dairy products and huge profits for all. Dairy Crest yesterday credited the success of its advertising campaign, starring John Lydon for a 9 per cent surge in half-year profits." meattradenewsdaily.co.uk

"Mickey Rourke has publicly thanked Sylvester Stallone and Sex Pistols star Steve Jones for standing by him when he hit rock bottom." www.contactmusic.com/

THE LOOK has an exclusive interview with Jah Wobble, celebrating his visual style over three decades. There's also a chance to win a copy of his book. rockpopfashion.com/

14th November
Today's Daily Star has a two page interview with John Lydon.

"A Month of Sundays with Steve Jones" continues on the radio tomorrow (15th November)
15:30-17:30 BBC 6 Music. bbc.co.uk/programmes/

8th November
SINGLES WORLDWIDE GUIDE - MAJOR UPDATE
Over 60 new images have been added to the guide, spread across twenty-seven pressings.
The Singles Worldwide section alone now includes 170 different releases.

PiL - Metal Box lyrics advert added to 30th Anniversary Guide.

7th November
"A Month of Sundays with Steve Jones" continues on the radio tomorrow (8th November)
15:30-17:30 BBC 6 Music. bbc.co.uk/programmes/

John Lydon's return to Public Image Limited is certainly family affair. "The first UK tour of Public Image Limited for 17 years will conclude with an emotional family Christmas for frontman and founder John Lydon. Lydon, 53, will return to his home borough of Islington, north London, to support his brother, Jimmy, in a battle against throat cancer after performing the first gigs with PiL since the band - the successor to the Sex Pistols - was put on hold in 1992. The controversial performer revealed his family angst after flying into London this week from his home in Los Angeles to begin rehearsals with former bandmates Lu Edmonds and Bruce Smith and new recruit Scott Firth. " thisislondon.co.uk/

3rd November

PiL - METAL BOX MEMORIES
November marks the 30th Anniversary of Metal Box God Save The Sex Pistols takes a trip down memory lane with a special commemorative section.

Further to yesterday's report of 'Shallow' by Malcolm McLaren in Philadelphia, the same exhibit is also showing in Newcastle at the Baltic until 10th January, 2010. Malcolm is also giving a talk on 13th November. Tickets £10. journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/ [thanks Tony F]

2nd November
"Rotten to Dairy Crest taste test. Dairy Crest plans to review its use of former Sex Pistols singer John Lydon as the face of Country Life butter after a final outing for his campaign." thisismoney.co.uk/

"Punk provocateur McLaren gets 'Shallow' in Philly." "Shallow 1-21," a series of 21 short video works that combine snips of obscure 1960s sex films with musical "cut-ups" by McLaren, is on view at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, in Philadelphia, through January 3rd. thonline.com/

1st November
John Lydon: Soundtrack of my Life. "The Sex Pistol and PiL star on a run-in with Steeleye Span and why Green Day are rip-offs." guardian.co.uk/music/

31st October

PiL have announced an extra live date to take place in London on December 23. The newly announced gig takes place at the Electric Ballroom in Camden, and the previously announced date on December 22 at the O2 Brixton Academy will now also take place at the Electric Ballroom venue. Fans can either swap their tickets for the new date or attend the Brixton gig the night before (December 21).
uncut.co.uk/news/john_lydon/news/
nme.com/news/public-image-ltd/

29th October
"Johnny's back with a great British butter. Country Life will be back on TV in November with its Great British Butter campaign, featuring Sex Pistols front man, Johnny Rotten."
The new TV campaign is live from 2nd November for six weeks and will be complemented by a radio campaign from 23 November for two weeks, highlighting the butter brand's British credentials.
talkingretail.com

28th October
Steve Jones back on the radio this Sunday! "A Month of Sundays with Steve Jones."
1st November 15:30-17:30 BBC 6 Music. Steve Jones takes over 6 Music on Sunday. bbc.co.uk/programmes/ [thanks Marc]

John Lydon guests on BBC Radio 2 the following day, on the Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie show, Monday, 2nd November 20:00-22:00. bbc.co.uk/programmes/

20th October

19th October
Beastellabeast - featuring former Rich Kids guitarist Steve New (who was also in the Pistols for about a week - sort of), is appearing at the Punk Club in central London's Soho tomorrow night (October 20). Plus special guests and friends will be present.

November issue of Mojo: "World Exclusive John Lydon interview on PIL re-union."
Mojo online feature: John Lydon interview. Kraftwerk Changed My Life!

16th October

15th October
John Lydon talks about PIL, on Radio Rewind. BBC Radio 2: Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s, Sunday 18th October.

14th October

EXCLUSIVE GLEN MATLOCK INTERVIEW COMING SOON
God Save The Sex Pistols has just conducted a brand new interview with Glen Matlock. Full transcript coming soon..... In the meantime, with Glen's acoustic tour starting tomorrow night in Manchester, here's a taster of what's in store...
Phil: What will we expect to hear on your tour? Glen: Something old, something new, something borrowed and something a little bit bluesy. I don't always know myself what I'm going to do when I play. I've got quite a good stock of songs. The only yardstick is that some songs work on an acoustic guitar and some don't. I do the ones that do, and the ones that don't, I don't! Simple really. I'm having a laugh and I just like playing. The good thing about doing acoustic shows is that at least your ears don't ring at the end of the night! But it doesn't mean it has to be deathly quiet either. One of the best shows I've seen in recent years was during the Pistols Tour when we were in San Francisco. We had the night off and I went to see Jonathan Richman. He was playing a classical acoustic guitar and he had a drummer with him. He came on stage and said “Hey Mr Sound Guy, is that volume still set at that crazy low volume I set it at the sound check?” He said “Yes, of course.” Jonathan said “I don't believe you. I'm going to come and turn it down.” And he did! And you know what, the show was fantastic. It's the intimacy of it all. Phil: It's the first time you've been out of the capital on tour for a while. Glen: In a concerted tour-like fashion, yes. And, I've got a new Gibson guitar I'm going to be playing.
Don't miss out on seeing Glen live, starting tomorrow night in Manchester.

"Sex Pistols threaten ice-cream firm over 'God Save the Cream' strapline. Lawyers demand that company stops using Sex Pistols-related imagery on T-shirts, deck chairs and online material." www.guardian.co.uk/media/

13th October
"Malcolm McLaren, the great rock'n'roll swindler. The progenitor of punk talks about the Sex Pistols, his family and his work — with never a word about love." entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/

12th October
Slits live at Clwb Ivor Bach, Cardiff, 9th October. Exclusive review and pictures.

11th October
Get set for Glen Matlock's Acoustic Tour which starts in Manchester this Thursday (October 15th) at The Ruby Lounge. View the preview video here.

Malcolm Mclaren is introducing a programme on Serge Gainsbourg ... and his women, on BBC Radio 2 Tuesday 13 October 10:30pm. bbc.co.uk/ [thanks Dave Smitham]

10th October
Today's Guardian newspaper reviews Jah Wobble's new book, Memoirs of a Geezer: Music, Life, Mayhem. www.guardian.co.uk/books/.
Order from Amazon Memoirs of a Geezer: Music, Life, Mayhem

9th October
Ex-Libertine Carl Barat, ex-Suede singer Brett Anderson and Jon McClure of Reverend And The Makers united last night (October 8) for the JD Set gig in London, along with Glen Matlock. NME.com

8th October
Sex Pistols: There'll Always Be An England and Sid! By Those Who Really Knew Him are both showing on Sky Arts 1 and Sky Anytime until Monday 12th October. [thanks Bobe & Al]

In conversation Jah Wobble. The former PiL bassist will be interviewed by John Robb at Waterstone's, Manchester on Thursday, 22 October at 7:00PM. Tickets £3, redeemable against one copy of the promoted book Memoirs of a Geezer: Music, Mayhem, Life. www.waterstones.com/ [thanks Wayne Spencer]

7th October
Following yesterday's publication of a rare Sex Pistols poster, today THE LOOK present a series of Pistols images which have never previously been presented individually. rockpopfashion.com

6th October
Glen Matlock live at Hammersmith Apollo, London, last night as support to Mott The Hoople.
Review the review here. Don't forget: Glen's tour starts next week in Manchester (see dates above).

	Visit THE LOOK to see enlargement of this rare poster of the Sex Pistols, created from images taken during a photo session at the Notre Dame Hall in London's Leicester Square in the late summer of 1976. rockpopfashion.com

5th October
Back in June 78 some bold teenagers 'phoned up Sid Vicious at his home. Read the story and listen to the recording. richardhawleyforum.co.uk/ [thanks Michael Pye]

4th October

	Steve Jones rides again. Steve has taken delivery of a new customized Hypermotard S at Ducati headquarters. clutchandchrome.com

3rd October

RUSSIAN FLEXI DISCS - SPECIAL FEATURE www.sex-pistols.net guide - a look at 31 rare Sex Pistols flexi discs

1st October
Sky Arts are showing the documentary "Sid Vicious by Those Who Really Knew Him" this Saturday 3rd October at 9PM. [thanks P]