YOUR QUESTION

05/16/2020 JD

Sex Pistols. Over rated? Or do they get the credit they deserve? Or do you have to had been there at the time to fully grasp what they did or didnt do? I think they broke down some barriors....unlike the Clash and Ramones who are over-rated drivel

MY ANSWER

First of all, I love The Clash. Sex Pistols are a bit of an anomaly, no? I do think it’s impossible to take them out of political context. Their music doesn’t do it for me for a number of reasons and perhaps they were really just a political concept anyway. Imagine seeing them in Louisiana in the ‘70s!! Talk about trolling. I hardly view them as an actual band to be honest. I do agree with you about the Ramones who were like the other side of the coin that KISS resided on. Appealing bubble gum packaged with all the imagery needed to attract young eyes.