The Collapse of the Sex Pistols: Chaos, Management, and Punk's First Big Breakup

Explore how internal tensions, Malcolm McLaren’s image‑driven management, a chaotic U.S. tour and studio pressures pushed the Sex Pistols to break apart in 1978. We trace their sound, recording decisions, the role of record labels, the impact on London punk, and how the collapse set the stage for future bands’ battles between authenticity and commercialism.

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