Never Mind The 25th Anniversary

jonerik writes "Considering that much of the controversy surrounding the Sex Pistols was centered around Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee, it's somewhat ironic that the band is now celebrating their own: The group's seminal album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" was released 25 years ago today, according to this article from Reuters. Interestingly, although the album was hugely influential (and remains so), like most punk albums of the time, it wasn't a huge success in the U.S. at the time, taking until 1987 to be certified gold and another five years to be certified platinum. God save the Sex Pistols - we mean it maaaaaaaaan." Yeah, so it's not precisely topical - but still, whata band.

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Phil Collins

[Evil Adrian]

Sex Pistols are great, but goddamn do I love Phil Collins. In the air tonight is a powerful, emotional song, buried in urban legend...

Whoa, sorry, didn't mean to get all American Psycho there.

Reuters. Reuters. Reuters.

[daniel2000]

has slashdot just discovered Reuters? Seems a oft quoted source recently (and by and large a good source)

Re:Reuters. Reuters. Reuters.

[FattMattP]

has slashdot just discovered Reuters? Seems a oft quoted source recently (and by and large a good source)

Well, we have to post something while waiting for a new story from the Register.

irony==fun

[mojowantshappy]

Oh yeah, it is quite ironic that their album was released 25 years ago. Who'd thought that time would pass? I really didn't see that coming.

Re:Sex Pistols were a farce

[JimPooley]

Bollocks, not bullocks, you fool!!!

Bullocks don't HAVE bollocks!