The Sex Pistols, an iconic British punk rock band formed in London in 1975, are widely credited with igniting the punk movement in the UK and influencing alternative music globally. Known for their raw, rebellious sound and defiant lyrics, the band’s lineup—Johnny Rotten (vocals), Steve Jones (guitar), Paul Cook (drums), and Sid Vicious (bass, replacing original bassist Glen Matlock)—channeled the frustrations of Britain’s disaffected youth. Their only studio album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols (1977), became a cornerstone of punk rock, featuring tracks like “Anarchy in the U.K.” and “God Save the Queen,” both controversial and critical of British institutions. The band’s brief but intense career was marked by public scandals, political backlash, and an enduring legacy as pioneers of punk rebellion.