In 1979, the Sex Pistols shocked, delighted, and scandalized the British public once again, this time with a bawdy, irreverent sea shanty called “Friggin’ in the Riggin’.” Filled with explicit innuendo and defiant mockery, the track managed to chart in the UK Top 5, despite being banned from radio and television. How did such a … Continue reading Friggin’ in the Riggin’: How the Sex Pistols Swore Their Way to the Charts
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Rebellion Festival 2024. ‘Going Back to my Youth’
I didn't even know the Rebellion Festival existed until last year. A chance look on a forthcoming concert website for a band, I can't even remember who, said they were playing at the Rebellion Festival so I checked it out. Wow, that's a spot to me, I thought and I resolved that I go this … Continue reading Rebellion Festival 2024. ‘Going Back to my Youth’
Review: The Damned Evil Spirits Album 2018
Here’s a novel idea, I am going to review the new Damned album Evil Spirits on the basis of the contents and not as a comment on the longevity and influence of the Damned. In the second part of this review I will comment on how the album impacts on the legacy of the band. … Continue reading Review: The Damned Evil Spirits Album 2018
