Tribute to Original Punk Rockers
The Sex Pistols were arguably one of the most controversial bands of their time. From the time they hit our US shores in the 70's, the footprint and influence they left on the American music scene was huge. Many early bands cited their influence. With the death of Sid Vicious, Johnny Rotten, aka John Lydon made an amazing transition and re-created success in the form of Public Image (PIL).
The late 70's were good times to be into punk rock in its earliest stages. The Sex Pistols, Ramones, Dead Boys, Iggy Pop, Talking Heads, Souxie and the Banshees, Buzzcocks, Gang of Four, Patti Smith, etc were all over the top, putting out sounds and doing things that were previously unheard of in concert halls.
Wearing razor blades safety pins, wallowing in filth, stage dives and slam dancing were born and embraced by a young audience eager to reject the values of their parents.
Regrettably, I never saw the Sex Pistols, but did get a chance to see some of the others. Great times.
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Originally Posted by HerringRollins
Obviously a sad and dumb move. However, that does not negate the creative brilliance and influence they had on music. i.e., Hendrix, Joplin, Keith Moon, were all brilliant musicians, but non the less are dead due to drug & alchohal abuse. 
