The Sex Pistols are widely considered to
be one of the most influential acts in the history of rock music.
Despite only releasing one album, Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols, in its original incarnation (Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Sid Vicious)
back in 1975, the band is widely credited with starting the punk rock
movement in the United Kingdom, helping to inspire countless punk and
alternative rock acts that came after them. The band was a symbol of
rebellion back in the 70s, and now it seems like one of the heirs of the
legendary rock group is grabbing the torch and continuing their
rebellious legacy in a big, and expensive way.
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Corré says that he is burning the
collection, which is worth approximately $7 million, in protest of the
Punk London, which according to its website, is "a year of events, gigs,
films, talks exhibits and more celebrating 40 years of punk heritage
and influence in London." Corré says that celebrating punk as a cultural
institution actually goes against the anti-establishment spirit that it
aims to foster.
Said Corré in a statement:
"The Queen giving 2016, the Year of Punk, her official blessing is the
most frightening thing I've ever heard … Talk about alternative and punk
culture being appropriated by the mainstream. Rather than a movement
for change, punk has become like a [expletive] museum piece or a tribute
act."
While is no confirmation
as to whether or not Queen Elizabeth II actually gave her support to
the "Year of Punk," the support would be rather ironic, especially when
one considers that the Sex Pistols' most popular song is arguably "God
Save The Queen," which accused her of running a fascist regime, and
called into question her humanity.
Despite
some critics calling Corré's actions nothing more than a show, he is
moving along with his plans, and has asked other punk acts to join him
in the $7 million bonfire.
Jules, Marvin. "Heir To Sex Pistols' Manager Says He Will Burn $7
Million Worth Of Punk Memorabilia." RSS. April 25, 2016. Accessed April
26, 2016.
http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/music-news/heir-of-sex-pistols-manager-says-he-will-burn-7-million-worth-of-punk-memorabilia/.
