So I watched Pistol, the story of the Sex Pistols ( from the accounts and biography of Steve Jones ).
This was a very well made, interesting and entertaining show. A great visualisation of a product of society haplessly finding their way to super stardom in an entirely messy and damaging way.
The attention to detail was impressive, the atmosphere was dark and grimy but at times also fun and joyful.
I do know John Lydon was not consulted about this project and had to go through a court case regarding the music for the show while dealing with his wife's illness which I do not like.
This is typical of Disney mega corp bullying and its lawyers steamrolling through due process with all the elegance of Sid Viceous on stage with a knife.
I don't think there would be any situation where John Lydon would love the idea of a pistols docudrama but I'm sure after watching it he will certainly love to hate it.
When all is said and done Lydon comes out on top and through the madness, his own quirkiness and anger, he is eventually depicted as a thoughtful and caring lad with a lot of nous.
The story of the Sex Pistols is a fascinating one and its a miracle they got to where they did. Malcolm McLaren's vision was precise and almost contrived, princes of chaos but not a rock band. An extended work of art....
To be built up like a piece of long winded and majestic artwork only to be torn down to prove a point all along is the biggest story here.
It could be said if not for Steve Jones reckless ambition there wouldn't be a band. Without Malcolm there would not have been a band. Without Johns there wouldn't be this TV show.
As John Lydon has recently said "Anarchy is a terrible idea".... but its certainly useful.... As are most idelogies.
