I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol

In 2026, it will be exactly 50 years since the debut single of The Sex Pistols, Anarchy in the UK, was released. Punk was born: loud, brash, dirty, and rough, and with a raised middle finger, the band caused a real shockwave in the crisis- and unemployment-stricken UK. In this raw film, the original bassist Glen Matlock tells the story, revealing the significant, often surprising role he played in the band's success. With a wealth of historical footage and interviews, this film, based on Matlock's book of the same name, narrates the formation of the band, the release of the first single, and of the debut album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols. This album, which faced immediate censorship and boycott actions, is now regarded as one of the most important and influential albums in pop history. Narrator Matlock turns out to be surprisingly gentle, miles away from the common image of the brutal Sex Pistols. It’s no wonder he soon clashed with Johnny Rotten. Matlock left the band after the release of the debut album, but his influence is indelible.

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Every third Monday of the month, Concordia, Metropool, and Muziekbank Enschede program a music film or documentary, which will always be briefly introduced. This month, the film will be introduced by Adri Karsenberg. Karsenberg gained recognition as the drummer of the Twente bands Fratsen and Krang, both founded together with cabaret artist and musician André Manuel. In 2004, Karsenberg started as a programmer at the music venue Metropool in Hengelo. Since 2009, he has been responsible for talent development and cultural education there, utilizing his experience as a musician to mentor young talent.