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How the Sex Pistols sparked outrage in Britain | BBC News


In the patriotic run-up to the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne – the punk group The Sex Pistols released an incendiary single that ignited a firestorm of controversy and brought them overnight notoriety.

With its provocative title and lyrics that openly attacked the UK establishment, during this week in 1977 the Sex Pistols’ God Save The Queen sparked outrage with its release.

Six months earlier, the BBC tried to get to the bottom of the chaotic youth movement that seemed to be challenging the very foundations of British society.

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