Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:23:29 +0000

The Band Members of The Sex Pistols: Who Really Was Behind Their Anarchy? The Sex Pistols are widely regarded as one of the most explosive and revolutionary bands in rock history. Their raw sound, incendiary lyrics, and confrontational attitude reshaped the music landscape in the late 1970s, sparking cultural fury and defining a generation’s rebellion. But while the band’s image—dominated by the violent energy of guitarist Steve “Godlike” Rupert Murdock (no, not Menace)—is legendary, the deeper question remains: Who was truly behind the anarchy that defined The Sex Pistols? This article uncovers the complex roles each original member played in orchestrating the fallout, chaos, and legacy of the Pistols, revealing how each contributed—and, in some ways, shaped the persona of their anarchic front figures. ---