EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 13 MIN

When the Sex Pistols Collapsed: Money, Tour Chaos and the Final Show

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

The episode traces how financial disputes, chaotic U.S. tour logistics and Malcolm McLaren’s mercurial management brought a British punk icon to its breaking point, culminating in the infamous Winterland performance. It examines the band’s internal tensions, the impact on their label relationships, and how this collapse shaped perceptions of authenticity and commercial ambition in punk history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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