Strand & Fleet Street Undressed

Sex Pistols & Fleet Street

On this day in 1975 the iconic and some would argue Fleet Street's biggest target, the Sex Pistols play their first gig at Saint Martin’s College.

Strandman Salutes their wonderful chaotic first gig!

After Johnny Rotten joined The Swankers as their new vocalist, the band changed its name to The Sex Pistols under the guidance of its new manager Malcolm McLaren. Shortly afterwards, on this day 31 years ago, they played (or attempted to play) their first gig at Saint Martin’s College.

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