The Ex Pistols, formed in 1979 by Dave Goodman were the first 'tribute' to the Sex Pistols after they had split. The band itself did not have a solid lineup until 1988, prior to that consisting of various session musicians and, occasionally, input from the Sex Pistols themselves (minus of course, John Lydon). The band caused a lot of confusion to fans at the time due to the sound-a-like music and misleading artwork that led people to believe they...
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The Ex Pistols, formed in 1979 by Dave Goodman were the first 'tribute' to the Sex Pistols after they had split. The band itself did not have a solid lineup until 1988, prior to that consisting of various session musicians and, occasionally, input from the Sex Pistols themselves (minus of course, John Lydon). The band caused a lot of confusion to fans at the time due to the sound-a-like music and misleading artwork that led people to believe they were actually new or lost Sex Pistols recordings.
The first Ex Pistols release Land of Hope and Glory was a punk alternative to the old English classic, Land of Hope and Glory by Edward Elgar, using a mix of synth, guitar, drum, bass and vocals. Not only did it confuse fans but it also caused legal trouble between Goodman and publisher of the original piece, Boosey & Hawkes.
After appearing on numerous Sex Pistols albums with songs like "Schools Are Prisons" and "Revolution in the Classroom", the band re-appeared in 1988 with a new album in...
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