bluetornados
Predictions League
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 15,738 
|
Post by bluetornados on Aug 17, 2024 21:16:33 GMT
Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock says reconnecting with bandmate John Lydon is a ‘two-way street’..by Naomi Clarke.i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/06/03/15/58646471-10882323-image-a-56_1654268121456.jpgGlen Matlock has revealed he has not seen former Sex Pistols bandmate Johnny Rotten since 2008 but says reconnecting is a “two-way street”. The former bassist for the punk rock band reunited with fellow original members Paul Cook and Steve Jones this week to help raise funds for west London music venue Bush Hall. The trio were joined by singer Frank Carter, who stepped into Rotten’s role for the gigs as the former frontman has distanced himself from the band. Tensions were raised between the group following a court case in 2021 which saw the band’s former drummer Cook and former guitarist Jones sue Rotten, real name John Lydon, to allow their songs to be used in a new TV series Pistol about the group. During the case, Cook said the original group were probably “gone for good” as a result of a legal dispute. Discussing Rotten on ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Friday, Matlock said: “I haven’t seen him since 2008.” Asked if he had received a WhatsApp from him, Matlock added: “No, it’s a two-way street and he knows my number.” The Sex Pistols were formed in 1975 and disbanded in 1978, but later performed live shows together on a number of occasions, most recently in 2008. The punk band were known for their rebel spirit and speaking out against the monarchy and the established political order in provocative lyrics. I don't think we ever really set out to shock for the sake of it. We just spoke our minds. Johnny wrote some fantastic lyrics Matlock said. Reflecting on if he feels new artists will take on the current unrest in the country, he said: “I don’t lay awake at night worrying about it but it is a concern. “The guy we’ve got singing with us now, Frank Carter, he’s younger than us, but he’s got that kind of punk spirit, and there’s a whole coterie of people that do believe in that kind of thing. “Whether everybody’s got the gift of the gab the way that Rotten had is another matter. John was fantastic back then.” Matlock released his latest album, Consequences Coming, last year which he said was inspired by controversial political figures such as Donald Trump and Boris Johnson but “not in a good way”. “I wrote a lot of the songs kind of pre-lockdown. I was trying to see what was going on in the world and I couldn’t finish the album because it was lockdown so I qualified the album”, he said. “But the album is called Consequences Coming. I think I was kind of right. Johnson is gone, he was one of the biggest nitwits we’ve ever had.” He also referenced the former US president’s historic hush money case in which he was found guilty of falsifying business records to conceal a deal to pay off porn actor Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election. Mr Trump is now asking the judge to delay his sentencing until after the November presidential election. On the case, Matlock said he thought “maybe I haven’t missed the moment” for Trump to face his consequences, but added he feels “the moment never seems to come”. The bassist is set to reunite with Cook, Jones and Carter again in September for another gig at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London.
|
|
|
|
Post by pop up pirate on Aug 18, 2024 8:12:00 GMT
|
|
bluetornados
Predictions League
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 15,738
|
Post by bluetornados on Aug 18, 2024 10:22:04 GMT
When i was a kid my sister who is 7 years older took me to the local 'happening' pub in Coalpit Heath, The Fire Engine, no longer there.
Out the back was where the skittle alley, pool table, dartboard and jukebox were, Punk was being played non-stop, it was amazing for me, a non-teen yet.
I was good friends with the landlord's son Julien, he let us play pool all afternoon when pubs were shut and of course the jukebox was free too.
Great days, great atmosphere, music, made up shandies for me and a good mix of people.
Another punk great for me was by the Undertones....
|
|
eppinggas
Administrator
Ian Alexander
Don't care
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 8,600
|
Post by eppinggas on Aug 19, 2024 21:06:18 GMT
When i was a kid my sister who is 7 years older took me to the local 'happening' pub in Coalpit Heath, The Fire Engine, no longer there. Out the back was where the skittle alley, pool table, dartboard and jukebox were, Punk was being played non-stop, it was amazing for me, a non-teen yet. I was good friends with the landlord's son Julien, he let us play pool all afternoon when pubs were shut and of course the jukebox was free too. Great days, great atmosphere, music, made up shandies for me and a good mix of people. Another punk great for me was by the Undertones.... Where was the Fire Engine? I know The Star went a few years back. Regards, Eppinggas (formerly Winterbournegas). |
|
bluetornados
Predictions League
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 15,738
|
Post by bluetornados on Aug 19, 2024 21:13:16 GMT
When i was a kid my sister who is 7 years older took me to the local 'happening' pub in Coalpit Heath, The Fire Engine, no longer there. Out the back was where the skittle alley, pool table, dartboard and jukebox were, Punk was being played non-stop, it was amazing for me, a non-teen yet. I was good friends with the landlord's son Julien, he let us play pool all afternoon when pubs were shut and of course the jukebox was free too. Great days, great atmosphere, music, made up shandies for me and a good mix of people. Another punk great for me was by the Undertones.... Where was the Fire Engine? I know The Star went a few years back. Regards, Eppinggas (formerly Winterbournegas). The FE was at the top on the hill, the next pub up from the Horseshoe, more at the link: www.closedpubs.co.uk/gloucestershire/coalpitheath.html |
|
eppinggas
Administrator
Ian Alexander
Don't care
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 8,600
|
Post by eppinggas on Aug 20, 2024 8:24:59 GMT
|
|
bluetornados
Predictions League
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 15,738
|
Post by bluetornados on Aug 20, 2024 11:24:09 GMT
Wow, What a great pic that is, we knew the sweet shop as Kate's, the 'alley' where the jukebox et al were, would have been to the right of the pub behind everyone. Used to go in the Horseshoe first and then the 'alley' from about 8pm for all the excitement later, circa 1978-1984, my old gran is probably in the photo somewhere. Great pic of the Horseshoe a few pics back...great memories. Thanks.... |
|
eppinggas
Administrator
Ian Alexander
Don't care
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 8,600
|
Post by eppinggas on Aug 20, 2024 15:44:46 GMT
Wow, What a great pic that is, we knew the sweet shop as Kate's, the 'alley' where the jukebox et al were, would have been to the right of the pub behind everyone. Used to go in the Horseshoe first and then the 'alley' from about 8pm for all the excitement later, circa 1978-1984, my old gran is probably in the photo somewhere. Great pic of the Horseshoe a few pics back...great memories. Thanks.... I do remember a sweet shop on the Causeway, so that must have been Kate's. Very old lady there and, would have been about 1980 (aged 15). Early 80's pubs we went to were the Wheatsheaf & Royal Oak in W'bourne. Cross Hands in W'bourne Down and the Masons Arms (landlord "sh1thead Steve") in Watleys End. |
|
bluetornados
Predictions League
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 15,738
|
Post by bluetornados on Aug 20, 2024 16:14:44 GMT
Wow, What a great pic that is, we knew the sweet shop as Kate's, the 'alley' where the jukebox et al were, would have been to the right of the pub behind everyone. Used to go in the Horseshoe first and then the 'alley' from about 8pm for all the excitement later, circa 1978-1984, my old gran is probably in the photo somewhere. Great pic of the Horseshoe a few pics back...great memories. Thanks.... I do remember a sweet shop on the Causeway, so that must have been Kate's. Very old lady there and, would have been about 1980 (aged 15). Early 80's pubs we went to were the Wheatsheaf & Royal Oak in W'bourne. Cross Hands in W'bourne Down and the Masons Arms (landlord "sh1thead Steve") in Watleys End. Yes, went in all those listed but more like in the late 80's, i went to school at the Ridings from 76-81, last day there everyone had an egg throwing 'good' time... Unimpressed teachers that day were Mr (Peg-leg) Johnson, his wife Mrs (Peg-finger) and a few others who got pelted...such fun. |
|
eppinggas
Administrator
Ian Alexander
Don't care
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 8,600
|
Post by eppinggas on Aug 20, 2024 16:56:42 GMT
I do remember a sweet shop on the Causeway, so that must have been Kate's. Very old lady there and, would have been about 1980 (aged 15). Early 80's pubs we went to were the Wheatsheaf & Royal Oak in W'bourne. Cross Hands in W'bourne Down and the Masons Arms (landlord "sh1thead Steve") in Watleys End. Yes, went in all those listed but more like in the late 80's, i went to school at the Ridings from 76-81, last day there everyone had an egg throwing 'good' time... Unimpressed teachers that day were Mr (Peg-leg) Johnson, his wife Mrs (Peg-finger) and a few others who got pelted...such fun. We must have been in the same year... same as Nicky Tanner & Phil Purnell. I was Ridings 76-83 (but went to 6th form). I remember warnings from Hannaford and Wightman about any problems on the last day. I didn't get involved! Can't remember the Headmistress name? Ms Sedgwick? Tried googling it and stumbled across this facebook page (I don't have facebook) - scroll down for a picture of Kate in her shop www.facebook.com/groups/963140627493193/?locale=en_GB |
|
bluetornados
Predictions League
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 15,738
|
Post by bluetornados on Aug 20, 2024 19:01:37 GMT
Yes, went in all those listed but more like in the late 80's, i went to school at the Ridings from 76-81, last day there everyone had an egg throwing 'good' time... Unimpressed teachers that day were Mr (Peg-leg) Johnson, his wife Mrs (Peg-finger) and a few others who got pelted...such fun. We must have been in the same year... same as Nicky Tanner & Phil Purnell. I was Ridings 76-83 (but went to 6th form). I remember warnings from Hannaford and Wightman about any problems on the last day. I didn't get involved! Can't remember the Headmistress name? Ms Sedgwick? Tried googling it and stumbled across this facebook page (I don't have facebook) - scroll down for a picture of Kate in her shop www.facebook.com/groups/963140627493193/?locale=en_GBYes, Mr Hannaford was always pulling me up for having a loose tie, but you could have a bit of a laugh with him... Mr Wightman was metalwork teacher and was not in his class or company very often, Mr Lowe was the PE teacher.. Amazing pic of inside Kate's shop, how big the shop looked at the age of say 5-10, when really it was overcrowded when about 4 people were there. Nicky and Phil used to show off their skills over by the swimming pool area, great games of footie were had there. Not only were there the Ridings kids tossing eggs, after getting wind of the eggings, a few from other schools came for the fun too. |
|
bluetornados
Predictions League
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 15,738
|
Post by bluetornados on Aug 23, 2024 10:44:27 GMT
Iconic 1970s rock band the Sex Pistols announce new UK tour dates to perform iconic album in its entirety...by Brooke Ivey Johnson.i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/11/85922983-13513153-image-a-6_1718016695946.jpgIn response to overwhelming demand, members of the legendary punk band Sex Pistols, alongside Frank Carter, have announced four additional UK tour dates. This follows a series of sold-out shows in London, where the group played the iconic Never Mind...album in its entirety to support grassroots music venue, Bush Hall. The collaboration between Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, Paul Cook, Steve Jones, and Frank Carter first came to life during a special charity performance at Bush Hall in Shepherd’s Bush, west London. The venue, which had been under threat due to financial struggles, was chosen as the site for this unique event after its owners revealed a need to raise £42,000 through crowdfunding to continue hosting live music. The initial show on August 13th sold out quickly, prompting the band to add two more dates on August 14th and 15th due to immense demand. Following the success of these performances and an ‘overwhelming response’ from fans, another date was scheduled at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on September 26th. Tickets for this show sold out in just five minutes. Now, the band has expanded their tour with four more dates across the UK. The tour will kick off in Nottingham on September 20th, followed by performances in Birmingham September 21st, Glasgow September 22nd, and Manchester September 24th. The tour will conclude with the previously announced show in London on September 26th. ‘There was an overwhelming response on social media from fans asking to play different parts of the country,’ said Steve Jones. ‘So guess what? It will be done. We will be tighter than a rat’s arse by the time we get to Kentish Town'. Frank Carter shared how the collaboration with the Sex Pistols members came about.‘I first met Steve Jones back in Los Angeles in 2007 and we had a long chat about punk rock and what it means,’ Carter recalled. Over the years, he eventually connected with the rest of the band, and when he received the call to join them for the Bush Hall gig, it was a moment he cherished. Carter explained that Paul Cook, the band’s drummer, had long wanted to support Bush Hall. Obviously, the venue has had some troubles, and like all small venues, it’s been suffering. It hasn’t had the support that it needed,’ Carter said. The idea for the charity gig came from bassist Glen Matlock, who reached out to Carter with the proposal. Initially, Carter thought they would play a mix of songs from various bands, but when Matlock revealed they would be performing Never Mind...in full, Carter was taken aback. He has been vocal about the importance of supporting grassroots venues, especially in light of the ongoing struggles these spaces face. The year 2023 was marked as the “worst year for venue closures,” with 125 grassroots gig venues shutting down, resulting in the loss of 4,000 jobs and nearly 200,000 opportunities for musicians. Carter emphasized the crucial role these venues play, not just for entertainment and nurturing new talent but also for maintaining strong communities. With the announcement of these additional tour dates, fans across the UK will have the chance to experience this one-of-a-kind collaboration, while also supporting the vital cause of keeping grassroots music venues alive. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/10/11/58400447-13513153-Hitting_back_Steve_Jones_pictured_right_with_Paul_Cook_has_urged-a-11_1718016945389.jpgi.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/02/03/16/67298137-11710781-Fuming_Glen_Matlock_says_he_was_utterly_furious_with_Oscar_winni-m-2_1675442417029.jpg
|
|
|
|
Post by francegas on Aug 23, 2024 12:22:51 GMT
Saw The Sex Pistols at Brixton Academy in November 2007. It was at this concert they did a live recording of "There'll Always Be An England" which was released on a dvd.
The concert was great apart from a number of 20 year old wannabe punks who were hell bent on trying to spoil it for let's just say the oldies in the audience. Most of them would have been no more than a twinkle in their fathers eye when the Pistols were in their prime.
|
|
|
|
Post by alftupper on Aug 29, 2024 5:52:20 GMT
Saw The Sex Pistols at Brixton Academy in November 2007. It was at this concert they did a live recording of "There'll Always Be An England" which was released on a dvd. The concert was great apart from a number of 20 year old wannabe punks who were hell bent on trying to spoil it for let's just say the oldies in the audience. Most of them would have been no more than a twinkle in their fathers eye when the Pistols were in their prime. I saw them at Finsbury Park, summer of 1996. The Filthy Lucre Tour. Best gig, I ever went to. |
|
|
|
Post by alftupper on Aug 29, 2024 5:58:56 GMT
If I was Glen Matlock, I doubt if I`d want to reconnect with Lydon. Being thrown out of the band, and replaced by someone who could barely hold a guitar, so that the thin end pointed to the ceiling, would have been very difficult to forgive. |
|
bluetornados
Predictions League
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 15,738
|
Post by bluetornados on Aug 29, 2024 8:19:50 GMT
If I was Glen Matlock, I doubt if I`d want to reconnect with Lydon. Being thrown out of the band, and replaced by someone who could barely hold a guitar, so that the thin end pointed to the ceiling, would have been very difficult to forgive. IMO Alf, they were a great band with some very memorable songs, John Lydon is a very spikey character but has written some very good songs with the SP and PIL. You either love or hate him, but as the song goes "and we don't care"...he was with them for 2 1/2 years and they were considered to be a highly influential band. I got to see them in 2008 at the IOW festival, the best gig i have ever seen, previously it was a 2 hour outstanding Gary Numan gig at the Colston Hall in 1984. |
|
|
|
Post by alftupper on Aug 30, 2024 8:36:04 GMT
If I was Glen Matlock, I doubt if I`d want to reconnect with Lydon. Being thrown out of the band, and replaced by someone who could barely hold a guitar, so that the thin end pointed to the ceiling, would have been very difficult to forgive. IMO Alf, they were a great band with some very memorable songs, John Lydon is a very spikey character but has written some very good songs with the SP and PIL. You either love or hate him, but as the song goes "and we don't care"...he was with them for 2 1/2 years and they were considered to be a highly influential band. I don`t disagree with any of this. My second favourite band, after The Stranglers. The thread isn`t about how good they were, it`s about Glen Matlock`s relationship with John Lydon. And I can understand Matlock`s reticence to be the one to build bridges, given Lydon`s role in getting him sacked from the band. |
|
bluetornados
Predictions League
Joined: June 2014
Posts: 15,738
|
Post by bluetornados on Aug 30, 2024 9:22:33 GMT
IMO Alf, they were a great band with some very memorable songs, John Lydon is a very spikey character but has written some very good songs with the SP and PIL. You either love or hate him, but as the song goes "and we don't care"...he was with them for 2 1/2 years and they were considered to be a highly influential band. I don`t disagree with any of this. My second favourite band, after The Stranglers. The thread isn`t about how good they were, it`s about Glen Matlock`s relationship with John Lydon. And I can understand Matlock`s reticence to be the one to build bridges, given Lydon`s role in getting him sacked from the band. Point taken, Matlock and Lydon were the main song-writers and tensions between all the band were probably orchestrated by that scoundrel McLaren, a big shame really. I think they all respect each others roles within the band, but will never happily got out for a meal together, again such a shame... Lydon of course wrote that Matlock was too middle-class and liked the Beatles to much, but hey that's Rock n Roll.. |
|
|
|
Post by alftupper on Aug 31, 2024 6:13:12 GMT
I don`t disagree with any of this. My second favourite band, after The Stranglers. The thread isn`t about how good they were, it`s about Glen Matlock`s relationship with John Lydon. And I can understand Matlock`s reticence to be the one to build bridges, given Lydon`s role in getting him sacked from the band. I think they all respect each others roles within the band, but will never happily got out for a meal together, again such a shame... A bit like Cornwall and Burnel. Would love to see them reunite for a gig. If Liam and Noel can do it..... |
|
|
|
Post by baselswh on Sept 27, 2024 6:59:36 GMT
Can't say I'm keen on the Sex Pistols and Carter ( Pistols,but not with Rotten ).
Looks good fun and audiences have given good reviews but for me,clearly John Rotten should hold the mic,or it ain't the Pistols.
This current effort looks a bit like a tribute act.Yuk!
|
|
