Sex Pistols announce first North American tour for more than 20 years

Glen Matlock, Frank Carter, Steve Jones and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols (Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP)

Nearly 50 years ago, the Sex Pistols — then made up of singer Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock — performed at the 100 Club Punk Special in London, a 140-capacity club, alongside Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Clash.

The event marked a shift for the subcultural movement; the bands here would soon bring their underground culture to reach mainstream heights.