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Awkward, unambitious and with only one album, the trio still left a huge mark, influencing the Stone Roses as well as the entire DC hardcore scene. Empire retell their story, while Fugazi’s Guy Picciotto explains their impact

Steve Jones said he was “over” playing rock guitar as Sex Pistols and Generation X supergroup Generation Sex prepared their first tour in June 2023.

Steve Jones said he was “over” playing rock guitar as Sex Pistols and Generation X supergroup Generation Sex prepared their first tour in June 2023.

Steve Jones said he was “over” playing rock guitar as Sex Pistols and Generation X supergroup Generation Sex prepared their first tour in June 2023.

Steve Jones said he was “over” playing rock guitar as Sex Pistols and Generation X supergroup Generation Sex prepared their first tour in June 2023.

Steve Jones said he was “over” playing rock guitar as Sex Pistols and Generation X supergroup Generation Sex prepared their first tour in June 2023.

40 Years Ago: Billy Idol Leaves Generation X For Solo Stardom Generation X had basically invented Billy Idols solo career before he left in February 1981. He even swiped their last single, scoring an early dance hit with his own remix. The London-based groups sudden end could be blamed on the buying publics growing indifference, a shifting late-period lineup that led to a brief shortening of their band name to Gen X, a protacted managerial dispute, Idols own dreams of separate glory or the dang...