Glen Matlock’s Exit and the Making of the Sex Pistols

An in‑depth look at why bassist Glen Matlock left the Sex Pistols during 1977, how Malcolm McLaren’s managerial style intersected with creative tensions, and what that split meant for the band’s early recordings and subsequent British punk scene. The episode unpacks rehearsal dynamics, recording sessions on a tight budget, label negotiations, and the myth versus documented reality surrounding Matlock’s departure.

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