DISGRACELAND - Disgraceland Talks the Sex Pistols Part 1 (After Party Bonus Episode)

Disgraceland Talks the Sex Pistols Part 1 (After Party Bonus Episode)

08/30/22 • 30 min

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Jake and episode writer Zeth Lundy trade tales of discovering the Sex Pistols, unpack the class struggles that birthed British punk, then Jake reads some classic reviews of punk written by Chuck Berry and gets Zeth and producer Taylor's takes on that *other* Sex Pistols docudrama out this summer, Hulu's miniseries Pistol.

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Previous Episode

The Sex Pistols (Pt. 1): Anarchy, Thievery, and the Death of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Punk rock’s greatest debut record was penned by a singer who saw traditional rock ‘n roll as a disease that needed to be eradicated and a sex-addicted guitarist who stole wallets, bikes, cars, and more than a few pieces of musical equipment to outfit the band. They cut their teeth performing for hardened criminals at a maximum security prison. They destroyed other bands’ gear and slept with their girlfriends. They scammed the working class system that had scammed them for years, by convincing the biggest record label in the world to release their controversial music. And they did all of this before the most infamous Pistol of all ever strapped on a bass guitar and pretended he knew how to play.

This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including self-harm and child sexual abuse.

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The Sex Pistols (Pt. 2): Crashing the Queen’s Jubilee, Shocking America, and Leaving a Trail of Blood, Spit, and Junk

In 1977, the world’s most controversial band didn’t stop when they were dropped by their major label only months after they were signed. John Lydon, Steve Jones, and the Sex Pistols continued their feud with the corporate music world, the English monarchy, and a horrified public. It was a struggle made all the more difficult by the introduction of the group’s most volatile member, a junkie who was barely clean–or competent enough–to find his way around four strings. The band’s grand plan to conquer America royally backfired and ultimately led to an explosive and bloody downfall. To paraphrase Neil Young, "this is the story of a Johnny Rotten," but it’s also a story about how great music can shock, scandalize, and galvanize the world.