Question 1

True or false: The Sex Pistols' only studio album 'Never Mind the Bollocks' was released in 1977.

Accepted Answer

True. It's their sole studio album, released October 28, 1977, and remains a defining punk rock record.

Question 2

True or false: Sid Vicious co-wrote the band's biggest hit 'God Save the Queen'.

Accepted Answer

False. Sid joined after 'God Save the Queen' was recorded; Jones, Matlock, Rotten, and Cook wrote it.

Question 3

True or false: The band's bassist Glen Matlock was fired because he was too good a musician.

Accepted Answer

False. Matlock was fired in 1977 due to personality clashes and liking the Beatles, not for musical skill.

Question 4

True or false: John Lydon's real surname is Rotten; he legally changed it after joining the band.

Accepted Answer

False. John Lydon never legally changed his name; 'Rotten' was a stage name given by manager Malcolm McLaren.

Question 5

True or false: The Sex Pistols once performed a secret show under the name 'The Spots' to avoid police.

Accepted Answer

False. They never used 'The Spots'; they performed as 'The Sex Pistols' or 'The Antichrists' in disguise.

Question 6

True or false: The Sex Pistols recorded a song with reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry.

Accepted Answer

True. In 1977, they jammed with Perry at a session in London, though the track was never officially released.

Question 7

True or false: The Sex Pistols' first ever gig was at Saint Martin's School of Art in London.

Accepted Answer

True. They debuted on November 6, 1975, at the school, supporting a band called Bazooka Joe.

Question 8

True or false: Sid Vicious auditioned for the Sex Pistols by singing 'My Way' by Frank Sinatra.

Accepted Answer

True. Vicious famously auditioned with a karaoke-style rendition of 'My Way', which amused the band.

Sex Pistols Trivia Questions