John Lydon’s Sex Pistols Audition: How Image Trumped Voice in Punk's Birth

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Join Tony as he delves into John Lydon’s legendary audition at Malcolm McLaren’s SEX boutique, exploring how punk’s emphasis on image and attitude eclipsed vocal technique. The episode uncovers the 1975 London scene, the role of fashion, and McLaren’s selection strategy that cemented the Sex Pistols’ icon status.

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