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The Sex Pistols played an indelible part in reshaping modern music, with an anarchic rage towards society and the music industry entrenching them in modern music history.

Even though some were ended in tragedy, some were created from it, and controversy surrounded them all; here are three of the most extraordinary love stories in music.

The origins and history behind the English punk band the Sex Pistols.

Even people that weren't into the "music scene" couldn't help but sit up and take notice when punk rock and the Sex Pistols hit American shores.

A short history of how some well known Bands arrived at their choice of name.

The films Control and 24 Hour Party People put Manchester's music scene in the spotlight. Joy Division, Sex Pistols, Oasis, Morrissey & the Smiths made their marks here.

An opinion piece about the essential albums every punk rock fan should have in their collection.

Vivienne Westwood made a name for herself when she began outfitting the Sex Pistols in her outrageous fashions. Thirty years later, she is still going strong.

For group fancy dress outfits, use funny Halloween costumes ideas based around well known pop groups from past and present, both bands and solo stars with supporters.

This show features Peyton's intense, vividly coloured, intimate portraits of 19th Century heroes and iconic figures from the world of art, music, fashion and literature.

The life of Arthur Kane is one of success, failure, faith, redemption and tragedy. The documentary New York Doll tells Kane's story, but falls short of its potential.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eminem, Jimmy Page, and Ronnie Wood are among the artists inducting the 2009 entries to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Ready to shake up the dance floor with something unexpected? There are lots of alternative songs out there to get the party moving and grooving. Try giving these a go.

In a world of recycled samples and over-hyped wannabes, the boys of International Trust bring a breath of fresh air to a stalling power pop genre.

Those looking for something different in knit should take a look at this book which contains fringy, edgy, and delightfully unusual patterns.

Released 30 years ago this week, Inflammable Material was the first full-length album to appear on an Independent label. It remains one of Punk's essential debuts.

Rock, pop and folk festivals have mushroomed in the UK in recent years featuring the world's top acts. Here are the dates and headliners for the major UK music festivals.

A guide to some of the biggest and best music festivals in Europe, from Roskilde in Denmark to Sziget in Hungary, Germany's Rock am Ring and PinkPop in Belgium.

Samurai Jack movie will be first flick for Frederator Films, a new 2-D animated feature film studio. Genndy Tartatovsky (Power of the Dark Crystal) will write and direct.

The Clash played a key role in establishing punk as a legitimate form of music in the mid 70's. They combined elements of rock, reggae and folk to create their own sound.

Billy Idol was one of the most popular new wave artists of the early 1980s. His successful career spans 2+ decades and is responsible for bleached spiked hair popularity.

A new Joy Division documentary discusses the band's powerful music. In addition, the tense dynamic within the band is explored via interviews and archival footage.

Nearly 40 years ago, Woodstock USA set the pop world alight. Now the UK leads Europe in Pop Music Festivals and 2008 promises to be the best year yet for music fans.

Can't bear to throw away your favorite records even though you know they can never be played again? Why not turn them into a bowl, some coasters, or even jewelry?

Why do songs get censored? Why does music get censored? Sex and drugs are only two of the reasons. Be prepared to be surprised by which songs have been banned and why.

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover what other noteworthy occasions also took place on this day in history, May 10th.

Ron Asheton, guitarist with seminal American Garage Punk Rockers The Stooges, was found dead at this home in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 6th 2009. He was 60 years old.

A comprehensive guide to the history behind one of the world's most controversial music genres.

Lively arts scene and good restaurants. The famous and infamous stayed at the Chelsea Hotel. Visit the Historic District for New York's famous 'brownstones'.

21st century goth music in all its permutations had a common root in a vampiric single from the late 1970s.

The musical roots of Goth define the subculture and its love of the dark side. In the 1970s, a handful of bands led the way for this brand of alternative music.

Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (released 8 January); at last, a fitting filmic tribute to one of England's most influential punk and new wave singer-songwriters.

This album isn't the surprise that "American Idiot" was in 2004, but it is in the same vein, a rock opera with broken characters breaking down in the 21st Century.

On May 29th, Peter Tork's former high school welcomed him back as they celebrated their anniversary. Tork meanwhile, had a special celebration of his own.

In reading Dick Hebdige's "Subculture: The Meaning of Style," students of philosophy encounter the themes of alienation, incorporation, denial of the punk subculture.

For tots about to rock, Ralph Covert salutes you. Covert has re-tooled an often-fluffy genre into songs even parents can enjoy. Call it XTC for those learning their ABCs.

In the 70's and 80's, when major labels dominated rock in England, Factory subverted convention and left a lasting impact on the music industry.