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Sex Pistols Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Sex Pistols? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

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

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Their sole studio album, 'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols,' was released on October 28, 1977, a landmark in punk rock.

2.

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

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

3.

Sid Vicious co-wrote the band's biggest hit 'God Save the Queen'.

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

4.

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

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

5.

Sid Vicious' cover of 'My Way' was featured in the Sex Pistols film 'The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle'.

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Sid Vicious recorded a punk version of the song for the 1980 mockumentary, and it was later released as a single, becoming one of his most iconic tracks.

6.

The Sex Pistols recorded a song with reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry.

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

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

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

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

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In January 1977, to circumvent a performance ban by the Greater London Council, they played at Notre Dame Hall billed as 'The Spots', a pseudonym to avoid police and officials.

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