Sex Pistols, Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall, 4th June 1976
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As much a gig as it is now stuff of myth and folklore, an estimated 40 people paid 50p to see a band that would change their lives and send shockwaves throughout the music world. The entire history of Manchester music of the past 45 years can be traced to this gig. Pamela ‘Jordan’ Rooke, Infamous Sex Pistols groupie Peter Hook, future Joy Division & New Order bassist Steve Diggle, Buzzcocks member John Berry, audience member David Nolan, music writer Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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