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Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols

Guitarist Steve Jones, founding member of the Sex Pistols, joins Johnnie to chat about his 70s memories and the new TV series Pistol, based on his memoirs.

Around this time in 1977, guitarist Steve Jones was a busy man. He was at the centre of a furore surrounding the chart position of his latest single with the Sex Pistols, 'God Save The Queen', which collided with the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth ll. He also happened to be in the most controversial band in Britain and was the one who'd shocked the nation by swearing on live TV during Bill Grundy's programme, just six months earlier.
Life is a bit calmer these days and Steve now has his own broadcasting career in Los Angeles, where he's lived for the past 35 years.
Steve joins Johnnie to chat about his 70's memories, the latest Sex Pistols' catalogue release and the new TV series, 'Pistol', directed by Danny Boyle, which is based on Steve's memoirs.
Also on the show, a new entry into Johnnie's ever-growing Jukebox, more 'One Of A Kind' and your suggestions for a 'Better Than The Original'.
Your stories, dedications and mentions are always a highlight - make sure you send yours in to walker@bbc.co.uk

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sun 29 May 2022 15:00

Music Played

  • Steven Stills

    Love The One You're With

  • Pretenders

    Brass In Pocket

    • The Female Touch 2 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Andrew Gold

    Lonely Boy

    • Super Hits Of The '70s - Have A Nice Day, Vol. 19 (Various Artists).
    • Rhino Records.
    • 1.
  • The Rolling Stones

    Jumpin' Jack Flash

    • The Rolling Stones - Remastered.
    • Abkco.
  • Heatwave

    Boogie Nights

    • Pure… 70’s Dance Party.
    • Sony Music.
    • 203.
  • The Stranglers

    Duchess

    • LIBERTY.
  • Santana

    She's Not There

    • Santana - The Ultimate Collection.
    • Sony.
  • Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

    The Onion Song

    • Soul (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.
  • Peter Gabriel

    Solsbury Hill

  • The Undertones

    Here Comes The Summer

    • The Anthology.
    • Sanctuary.
  • Elton John

    Tiny Dancer

    • Diamonds.
    • Virgin EMI Records.
  • Gladys Knight & the Pips

    Baby Don't Change Your Mind

    • Gladys Knight & The Pips - Singles Al.
    • Pro-Tv.
  • David Bowie

    Rebel Rebel

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.
  • Jasper Carrott

    Funky Moped

    • Hits Of The 60s, 70s & 80s (Various).
    • Kenwest.
  • Led Zeppelin

    Immigrant Song

    • Led Zeppelin III.
    • Atlantic.
  • The Kinks

    Lola

    • The Journey - Part 2: Anthology.
    • BMG.
  • Sex Pistols

    Anarchy In The U.K.

  • Sex Pistols

    Pretty Vacant

    • Virgin.
  • Steely Dan

    Reelin' In The Years

    • MCA.
  • Rah Band

    The Crunch

    • Good Earth.
  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Roll Over Beethoven

    • Light Years - The Very Best Of ELO.
    • Epic.

Broadcast

  • Sun 29 May 2022 15:00