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Originally Posted by HisGrace
That's pretty on brand for him, though. The whole appeal was that it was just dumb schoolboy antics only on national television. Back then it refreshing compared to all the buttoned up "professional" classic rock bands and the at times sanctimonious activism of guys like Dylan or NY era Lennon. Maybe not as refreshing now, though.
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I dunno, "ironically" repping fascism was never part of the appeal for me. It wasn't cool when Sid Vicious wore swastika shirts and it's not cool when Lydon promotes Trump. I understand that they did it for shock value, but I'm not really shocked so much as I roll my eyes and groan. This is my perspective as a Jewish transgender woman.
For the record, I still think the Pistols were an excellent musical act.