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The Sex Pistols

  • Music

    October 27, 2011

    The Damned Are Back

    Goth protopunkers revel in the holiday that keeps them relevant annually

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    10 Songs About Police Brutality

    Charles Moore / Black Star​It seems like you hear about the police more often than usual these days. Whether it's the death of Mark Duggan that's inciting the London riots or the killing of Kelly Thomas that's shaking up the Fullerton PD, the news is rife with reports of police misconduct, and it' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Ten Songs That Foreshadowed the 2011 UK Riots

    Beacon Radio (Creative Commons NC)​Watching footage of the UK riots has been shocking, scary and difficult, but the British have a history of taking to the streets in times of social upheaval as an act of defiance. The proof is in songs by its musicians: everyone from the Clash to Morrissey to Mot ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2011

    TGIF: From Sharon Van Etten to Hugh Cornwell, the Best Shows to Watch This Weekend

    John Gilhooley/ OC Weekly​Friday means another visit from the characters in The Adolescents at Alex's Bar in Long Beach--and why not, given how often they've made it a home away from home (or alternately, close to home?). But there's a further mix of familiar characters on the bill: Woodland Hills ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    Five Heroin Overdoses Worse Than Casey Royer's

    ​Yesterday, Casey Royer (D.I., Social Distortion, Adolescents) got busted for overdosing on heroin. In front of his 12-year-old. He's now been charged with two counts of child abuse and endangerment, as well as use and being under the influence of a controlled substance. He could get up to tw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten Takes Joy Ride With LA Times Music Editor Randall Roberts

    ​John Lydon, a.k.a. Johnny Rotten from the Sex Pistols, took a car ride with LA Times editor Randall Roberts (formerly of the LA Weekly). We don't exactly know why or how this happened, but we do know the Times published the short clip on their Pop & Hiss music blog. 

  • Music

    January 13, 2011

    The Social Distortion Network

    Mike Ness and crew embark on a new chapter in the story of their lives

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2010

    Punk Rock Karaoke at Alex's Bar Last Night

    Ryan Ritchie​Punk Rock Karaoke December 9, 2010 Alex's Bar Punk rock is supposed to be cool. Karaoke, while often barrels of fun, is not. So imagine the conundrum the members of Punk Rock Karaoke--drummer Derek O'Brien (Social Distortion, the Adolescents), bassist Steve Soto (the Adolescents, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Sex Pistols' Steve Jones is Back on KROQ!

    ​ Sunday, 7 p.m. at KROQ marks the return of Jonesy's Jukebox! Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols is back on air, and will once again have Jones playing unreleased tracks from indie bands, b-sides, and more. Jones said on KROQ's site, "They are letting me play whatever I want--and that's good for me."

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Talking to Myself: Dave Barton Interviews Dave Barton

    The Unkindest Cut: David Lynch's Blue Velvet ​  When I scribble a good review, the people on the receiving end are generally so grateful for the kudos, they never question or bother to ask about my internal criteria that determines how their work was superior (or just more interesting) ... More >>

  • Music

    June 24, 2010

    Lay It Down, Clowns!

    [Locals Only] Yeastie Boys fight for their right to play punk covers

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2010

    Malcolm McLaren, Former Manager of the Sex Pistols and the New York Dolls, Dies

    Flickr user ...stormy???Malcolm McLaren, 1946 - 2010​Malcolm McLaren, punk impresario and former Manager of the Sex Pistols and the New York Dolls, died today in New York after a long battle with cancer at the age of 64.EDIT: 8:15 P.M.--Turns out Les Molloy, who the British media had thought was M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2009

    More Indie 103.1 Fallout: Jonesy's Jukebox Not Dead Yet, Looking For New Home

    With the news that Indie 103.1 is abandoning the airwaves, and the fate of its hosts and specialty shows very much in the air (it looks like the online-only version of Indie 103.1 will be DJ-less), word has come from "Jonesy's Jukebox" host (and, of course, Sex Pistols guitarist) Steve Jones via pub ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 29, 2007

    Saturday - 12/1

    “The Birth of the Cool” at OCMArt, Jonathan Richman at {open}, Sea Wolf at the Rhythm Lounge

  • Culture

    November 15, 2007

    Shred Cred

    WEB EXCLUSIVE! Shred Cred: You wanted the best—you got the best: Guitar Hero III

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2007

    Because You're Ugly: Vivienne Westwood

    With Vivienne Westwood, punk never died—it just grew up. Westwood's beginnings are in punk music and she pioneered punk style, first gaining notoriety when the Sex Pistols wore her clothing at their shows and appearances. Like the swallows, hearts and robots before it, the safety pin seems to b ... More >>

  • Music

    October 4, 2007

    Sprawl of Sound

    Heavenly Beats, Demonic Metal, Slack Clergy: Absorbing Seattle’s Decibel Festival, Assessing Disney’s HOB Flub, Heeding Lazy Preacher

  • Music

    May 24, 2007

    Danzig's Lost and Found

    Underground auteur unearths hits from hell

  • Music

    December 14, 2006

    Three Chords of Fame

    Punk Rock Karaoke

  • Features

    November 16, 2006

    Who Cares?

    Heres hoping the Who dont die before you get old

  • Music

    August 10, 2006

    Vintage Sleaze

    Alice Cooper

  • Music

    June 29, 2006

    Get Out!

    June 29 - July 6: Handjobdrugscum

  • Unknown

    October 13, 2005

    Keep the Kids Indoors

    Nightlife and more
    OCT. 13-20

  • Unknown

    August 18, 2005

    Sissssssssssssies!

    Aug. 11 - Aug. 18

  • Music

    July 14, 2005

    Black Hole Records

    Aug. 11 - Aug. 18

  • Unknown

    June 30, 2005

    Oh, Dread

    Nightlife and more: June 30-July 7

  • Music

    June 23, 2005

    SHOCKING THEMSELVES

    JUNE 23-JUNE 30

  • Columns

    March 17, 2005

    Diary of a Mad County

    JUNE 23-JUNE 30

  • Music

    January 6, 2005

    Live Previews

    JUNE 23-JUNE 30

  • Columns

    November 18, 2004

    Diary of a Mad County

    JUNE 23-JUNE 30

  • Music

    November 4, 2004

    If They Have a Plane, I Hope It Crashes

    Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower gives back to the kids

  • Music

    September 23, 2004

    An Evening With Siouxsie

    Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower gives back to the kids

  • Music

    August 19, 2004

    Live Previews

    Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower gives back to the kids

  • Music

    July 8, 2004

    What Happens in Vegas . . .

    Falling in love with the club you love to hate

  • Music

    September 25, 2003

    KaZaA Kiddie Porn?

    Falling in love with the club you love to hate

  • Music

    September 4, 2003

    Confabulous!

    Falling in love with the club you love to hate

  • Features

    August 28, 2003

    Throw It All Away

    The Stitches should have been big but arent, should have died but didnt, could have given up but havent. So why are the Stitches still hereand why are they better than ever?

  • Culture

    March 6, 2003

    Some Explicit Polaroids Is Much More Than Dirty Pictures

    The Stitches should have been big but arent, should have died but didnt, could have given up but havent. So why are the Stitches still hereand why are they better than ever?

  • Music

    February 6, 2003

    How Swede It Is

    Five bands besides Laura Lee

  • Unknown

    November 28, 2002

    Radio Rest Stop

    Five bands besides Laura Lee

  • Columns

    October 3, 2002

    Letters

    Five bands besides Laura Lee

  • Unknown

    August 29, 2002

    The Lowballasschatter Quickie Index

    Five bands besides Laura Lee

  • Unknown

    December 27, 2001

    Mirainga raped by Olsen Twins!

    Five bands besides Laura Lee

  • News

    September 20, 2001

    Fair Deal

    Will the OC Fair finally stop blowing corn-dog chunks?

  • Columns

    May 31, 2001

    We Want You Seed!

    Uncle Jims summer activity guide

  • Culture

    May 31, 2001

    The Man, the Myth, the Squelch

    The triumphant return of the artist . . . and his genitals

  • Unknown

    April 26, 2001

    Spinning on Spins Punk Memoirs

    The triumphant return of the artist . . . and his genitals

  • Columns

    May 25, 2000

    Letters

    The triumphant return of the artist . . . and his genitals

  • Features

    November 25, 1999

    Anger Is a Gift

    Rage Against the Machine

  • Music

    May 27, 1999

    Shirekin, Hollerin, Screamin, Fallerin!

    This years Blues Fest is best!

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