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Learn about the life and career of Steve Jones, the English guitarist who co-founded the punk band Sex Pistols and later played with many other artists. Find out his musical influences, achievements, controversies, and personal struggles.
Learn about Steve Jones' life, career and achievements as a member of the Sex Pistols, The Professionals and other bands. Find out how he became a successful DJ in Los Angeles and wrote his autobiography 'Lonely Boy'.
Jul 18, 2022 · The former Sex Pistols guitarist who changed the world talks about his life, music and autobiography in this exclusive interview. From his troubled childhood and criminal past to his friendship with Paul Cook and his love for the Faces, Jones reveals his stories and secrets.
- Holidays In The Sun. Four almighty ringing powerchords herald the beginning of an album that would change the face of rock music forever, followed by a riff that set the prototype for the shape of punk to come.
- Bodies. While Steve laid down the discordant intro riff and the relentless distorted thrash that dominates the rest of the track, Rotten upped the intensity with controversial lyrics on the issue of abortion.
- No Feelings. This track’s strengths lie in its pure simplicity, with a chunky two-chord, two-word chorus, although Steve adds some tasty rock ’n’ roll licks in the song’s middle eight.
- God Save The Queen. One of the Pistols’ defining anthems, this mid-tempo rocker married an iconic riff with anti-establishment rants, inciting the BBC to ban the track upon its original release in 1977.
Jun 9, 2022 · The guitarist talks to Rolling Stone about his band's legacy, his relationship with Johnny Rotten and his love for Steely Dan. He also reveals his views on Chrissie Hynde, Nancy Spungen and the Hulu show based on his memoir.
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Jul 15, 2020 · Learn how the Sex Pistols' guitarist used a Fender Twin Reverb, a Les Paul Custom and an MXR Phase 90 to create his raw and powerful sound on the punk rock anthem. Find out his original gear, settings and tips for recreating the tone.
Aug 14, 2024 · Guitarist Steve Jones talks about the making of Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols, the 1977 punk classic. He reveals how he wrote some of the songs, his influences and the controversies they caused.
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