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The punk band the Sex Pistols, who signed up last week with A & M Records have been fired
The punk band the Sex Pistols, who signed up last week with A & M Records have been fired again, but with a £ 75, 000 pay off. The Sex Pistols, left to right, at a press conference, Paul Cook (drums), Steve Jones (guitar), Sid Vicious (bass) and Johnny Rotten (singer). A & M Records had already given them a £ 50, 000 advance and gave them a cheque for £ 25, 000 when they cancelled the contract. 17th March 1977
Bill Rowntree
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21793454
© Mirrorpix
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Greetings Card (A5)
Rock the holiday season with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection! Featuring the iconic punk band, The Sex Pistols, who made headlines last week with their unexpected departure from A & M Records. This card design captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit of this legendary group. Perfect for music lovers and punk enthusiasts, this card is sure to make a bold statement and add a touch of rock 'n' roll to your holiday greetings. #punkrock #TheSexPistols #greetingscard
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Punk Revolution - The Sex Pistols' Rise and Fall
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. In this iconic print captured by Bill Rowntree, we witness the legendary punk band, the Sex Pistols, at a pivotal moment in their tumultuous career. It was March 17th, 1977 when they gathered for a press conference after being fired by A & M Records just weeks after signing with them. The image showcases the rebellious spirit that defined punk rock in the 1970s. Paul Cook on drums, Steve Jones on guitar, Sid Vicious on bass, and Johnny Rotten as the charismatic singer stand united against societal norms and musical conventions. Their torn clothing and leather jackets adorned with padlocks and chains symbolize their defiance of mainstream culture. Despite their dismissal from A & M Records, it wasn't all doom and gloom for these boundary-pushing musicians. The record company offered them a generous £75,000 pay off as compensation for terminating their contract. This unexpected windfall served as both validation of their impact on music history and an opportunity to continue challenging the status quo. Bill Rowntree's photograph immortalizes not only a specific moment but also an entire era characterized by raw energy and unapologetic rebellion. It serves as a reminder of how one band dared to disrupt the music industry while leaving an indelible mark on popular culture worldwide.
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