Glen Matlock, Original Sex Pistols Bassist and Current Bassist for Blondie
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Embark on a sonic odyssey through the extraordinary career of Glen Matlock, the legendary bassist who left an indelible mark on music history. From his groundbreaking days with the Sex Pistols to his dynamic presence in Blondie, Matlock's musical journey expands even further. Explore his diverse musical ventures with bands like Rich Kids, The Faces, and The International Swingers. Join us as we delve into the ever-evolving soundscape of a true rock icon, whose creative spirit continues to resonate with generations of music lovers.
Glad to see Glen happy. We supported him (The Infidels) in Lincoln UK and he seemed quite sad.
He was supposed to playing with his band The Philistines, but according to the promoter Steve he was suffering from tinnitus. Some of the crowd booed him for playing solo on Acoustic Guitar. I thought he carried it off very well. He also signed my Sons Fender Precision Bass which was nice of him, we still have it.
I remember also that a fight broke out in the crowd at one point, but we (lots of cops in our entourage) took it outside and I just remember Glen coming out of his dressing room and saying what's going on and I just said don't worry it's just handbags 🙂
Really good interview, giving Glen time and space to recall his life, not stifling his train of thought. A London geezer, witness and participant in the punk scene, in cool L.A, with so many stories to tell.
thanks so much, glad you liked it :)
He has interesting views and recalls many, many years of London and punk history.😊😊
Nice that Freddie Laker's Skytrain airline got a mention... they were very much Punk themselves.... introduced the DIY attitude that shook up the complacent established airlines until they got together and shut them down. Same with the old pirate radio stations.... avoided the restrictive government broadcasting rules of the time.
Really good interview....Glen Matlock is such a cool dude. Saw him playing with Blondie in Belfast recently. Just read his book "Triggers" which is a really good read.
Fantastic interview gentleman. Lovely to see Glen so relaxed and engaged in the conversation. That’s a reflection of you two 👌👊🎸🎯
Much appreciated!
Great interview
The Rich Kids first and third 45's are really great, today they would be lumped into the 'pop-punk' sub-genre.
Check them out!
The band I was in supported The Rich Kids at The Rock Garden. What a hoot!
I saw Glen, Clem and Gilbey play a small club in Long Beach a few months ago and it was amazing !!
Glen is just as important to Pistols/punk history as John Steve Paul or Malcolm.
very much agree :)
Yeah, he wrote most of the songs so quite important. No coincidence that the band collapsed after he left.
They never should have sacked him and bought Sid in .
I totally agree with that!
@@electricleg207 John was terribly unkind to Glen. I always liked him, he is a decent bloke. Interesting to listen to Robert Plant talk to Steve Jones about Lydon. He couldn't figure out why Lydon slithered like a snake in front of him at some party in 77. Plant was ready to kick him in the head but decided against it. Lydon, just came across as a real pratt in those days.
Has anybody else heard the john peel session , Jimmy Nortons Explosion ? Glen Matlock bass vocals , Danny Kustow formerly of Tom Robinson Band on guitar , and Budgie of Siouxsie and the banshees on drums. Only thing they ever did i think. I recorded it from the radio on the night it was broadcast. Absolutley amazing, ive still got that recording. Danny Kustow still my favourite guitar player ❤
Never heard of them
Good on him! 👍
Great interview thank you
Glen is the sweetest most polite punk 😂
I will be seeing Glen tomorrow in Clear Lake Iowa USA at the Surf Ballroom. I am looking forward to it.
Thanks!
When Glen mentioned that everyone listened to Radio Luxemburg under the bed covers he was right, I did! it was the only way to get decent music in the evening
What A Cool Interview, Glen is so cool as Fuck!
glen brought ideas and that is all you need
I saw the Pink Fairies with Gong at the old Kensington town hall around 1973 Twink was a hippy then and was the Pink Fairies drummer, he later remodelled himself into a punk and fronted a punk band as a singer called the Rings, it made me laugh seeing this dope smoking hippy turned overnight into a sneering angry punk the wrong side over 30. I've seen Glen many many times over the years the best being the Rich Kids at Dingwalls in Camden Town London and have got loads of pictures of him on stage with his various bands
Glen’s aged well.
Yes,he has!😊
Looking back now the pre-punk musical influences were more obvious and people were more open about it.
Don't take that as a punk insult or otherwise, it was a mere observance nothing else.
He aged very well
GLEN MATLOCK 27 FEBRERO 1957
Great interview! Glenn was a very good bassist! Thank god its him on the album and not Sid. That would've sounded horrible.
Glen is a very good player and he has really clean feet.
By this time, 2024..
Its more they are Dad's army...
military band.
lol.
Time lingers on...
Poor Glen doesn’t have much to work with here? It’s the Muppete!
Glen always seems like a really nice grounded kind of guy. His contribution always seems to get underplayed but the pistols went downhill quick once he left.
Glen was kicked out of the Pistols for washing his feet and playing Beatles chords.
Those two guys are no nothing guys