The band is comprised of vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock. Matlock left the band in 1977 and was replaced by Sid Vicious, who remained until the band's initial 1978 breakup. Matlock rejoined the band for their 1996 reunion and has remained with them throughout most subsequent reunions, including the most recent, in 2008.
Sex Pistols were managed by the infamous Malcolm McLaren, after he saw Johnny Rotten sporting a Pink Floyd shirt with "I hate" scribbled on. Impressed by Johnny Rotten's attitude, McLaren brought Rotten to audition for frontman of The Strand, the band that would later become the Sex Pistols. The Sex Pistols have been described by the BBC as "the definitive English punk rock band" and are widely credited with initiating the punk movement in the United Kingdom and creating the first generation gap within rock and roll.
Sex Pistols emerged as a response to what was perceived to be the increasingly safe and bloated progressive rock and manufactured pop music of the mid-1970s. The band created various controversies during their brief career, which captivated England but often eclipsed their music. Their shows and tours repeatedly faced difficulties from authorities, and public appearances often ended in disaster and riot. Their 1977 single, God Save the Queen, released during the build up to the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, was widely regarded as an attack on the British monarchy and British Nationalism.
The group broke up in 1978 amid a turbulent tour of the United States, but reunited in 1996 for the "Filthy Lucre" tour, and have staged subsequent reunion tours in 2002 and 2003. On 24 February 2006, The Sex Pistols were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain".
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, The Sex Pistols reunited for 7 live shows. They played 5 nights at the Brixton Academy in London between 8 November and 14 November, 1 night at the MEN Arena in Manchester, and 1 night at the SECC in Glasgow. The band last performed live in 2008 are are currently on hiatus as John Lydon tours with Public Image Ltd., which reunited in 2009.
Rock Around The Clock
Sex Pistols Lyrics
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Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
When the clock strikes two, three and four
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When the chimes ring five, six and seven
We'll be right in seventh heaven
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Start a rockin' round the clock again
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
The lyrics of the Sex Pistols' version of "Rock Around the Clock" are a simple invitation to come along and dance to the rhythm of rock and roll music. The song begins by listing the hours of the day, from one to twelve, and encouraging the listener to "rock," or dance, through each of them. As the night goes on, the lyrics suggest that the energy of the music will keep the party going until the sun comes up.
The tone of the lyrics is one of rebelliousness and nonconformity, which fits with the Sex Pistols' punk rock attitude. The repeated refrain of "We're gonna rock around the clock tonight" reinforces this message of living in the moment and not conforming to societal norms.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rock Around the Clock" are a celebration of rock and roll and the power of music to bring people together in a joyful, carefree spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Let's rock all night long, starting from one o'clock until dawn.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
As the hours go by, we'll keep rocking and having fun without stopping.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
We'll keep on rocking until it's midnight, and then start over again.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're going to party hard and rock all night until the morning light.
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon
Dress up and come party with me, sweetheart.
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We'll start the fun and dancing as soon as the clock hits one o'clock.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're going to keep on dancing, partying, and rocking until the sun comes up.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
We're going to keep on dancing and having fun all night long, without stopping.
When the clock strikes two, three and four
Even as the night wears on and time goes by, we'll keep on dancing and partying.
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
If the band starts to slow down, we'll urge them to keep playing so we can keep dancing.
When the chimes ring five, six and seven
Even as the morning hours approach, we'll still be dancing, laughing, and having a great time.
We'll be right in seventh heaven
We'll be ecstatic with happiness and joy as we keep partying.
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
Even as the morning wears on, we'll keep on dancing and rocking out just as hard as before.
I'll be goin' strong and so will you
Both of us will have the energy and enthusiasm to keep going and having fun all morning long.
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
At midnight we'll slow down and take a break from dancing, but not for long.
Start a rockin' round the clock again
After a short rest, we'll start partying and dancing all over again until the sun comes up.
Lyrics © BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Max Freedman, James Myers
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Adrea França
Adoroooor 🤟🤘👏👏👏👏
Doctor Skull
Always a stellar performance ‼️😎🔥🎸
Axel Solorio
Recuerdo que tenía como 5 años cuando escuche este rolon, ♡♡♡
El viejo rincon del rock de Neza
Me encanta la rola .lo clásico de sex pistols .
Horacio Molina
La mejor banda del punk Sex Pistols
Jackass México
Lastima que Spotify no la tenga incluida
osvaldo sanchez
no tienen buena musica
Alexx Vicious
Ya se k zad :c
Fox ?
@osvaldo sanchez .__.
The Hellrider
Ya la tiene, apenas la incluyó