
Glen turned up at Rough Trade East, Brick Lane, London on foot carrying his acoustic guitar, after a quick tuning he got on stage and pulled the crowd in close, he read a couple of extracts from "I'm a Teenage Sex Pistol" starting with the time he first got his Saturday job in Malcolm's shop.This was followed by a short acoustic set, with included Stepping Stone and ended with the legendary Pretty Vacant.
Glen then opened the floor for questions. He told the audience that he had not spoken to John Rotten for around 4 years and when asked if there was any chance of the another reunion he replied "Never Say Never".
He was very open with his responses and spoke of his feelings when he left the band and Sid took his place, he also spoke about the day of the Bill Grundy interview and recollected his family gathering around the TV, to witness the interview that hit the headlines. the question was asked about future Universal Music releases, he advised that he didn't know as he plays no part of it. But he did admit to liking Abba and washing he feet regularly on tour. Over all, a very open question and answer session.
He then did the signing and posed for photos with the audience, I am yet to read the book, but a tenner and the chance to have it signed and meet a legend doesn't make me feel I've been cheated
Jon Good

A special event to celebrate the re-issue of Glens autobiography "I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol". Free admission. Glen has just come back from a three week acoustic tour of America and Canada. Around 100 folks here at this huge record store with its own stage and cafe. First we have 20 minutes of Glen reading passages from the book, then a 15 minutes Q & A session, & then a seven song 25 minutes acoustic set.
Glen spends over 30 minutes signing the book and chatting and posing with fans. Of playing more Sex Pistols shows in the future he said "Never Say Never". He also said he has not spoken to John Lydon since the last Sex Pistols shows in 2008. Glen opened with a first time play in the UK of a Kinks cover "Dead End Street" as he saw Ray Davies in concert a couple of months ago. Then it was "Burning Sounds","Hard Work","Story Of Your Life","Stepping Stone","Born Running" and everyone singing along loudly to the brilliant "Pretty Vacant".A great set. Everyone got a complimentary "I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol" tote bag with their book purchase.
Ray Morrissey


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