Introduction to Sex Pistols and Pink Floyd

Sex Pistols

'Sex Pistols' were an English punk-rock band from the 1970s from London.

They were influential in the uprising of punk-rock and inspired many other people to make punk-rock music. The band consists of Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, John Lydon and Glen Matlock. Some regard 'Sex Pistols' as one of the most influential bands in the history of pop music. 'Sex Pistols' have been signed to record labels such as Warner Bros., Universal and Virgin. Some of the band members were working-class citizens.

Punk Rock

Punk rock is a mix between rock music and punky culture. It is very loud and 'out-of-control'. The bands tend to be all male. Punk-rockers usually wear dark eye-make-up and a lot of shirts and jackets without sleeves and jeans. They are most noticeable when they have an iconic mohawk as their hairstyle. Usually the music is loud, fast-paced and the musicians go crazy when they performs. Smoke and fire connotes with punk-rockers when they perform live.

Pink Floyd

'Pink Floyd' were an English psychedelic and progressive rock band from the 1960s from London.

They were successful across the globe with their psychedelic and progressive rock music. The band consists of Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Syd Barrett, Richard Wright, Nick Mason and Bob Klose. 'Pink Floyd' are regarded as an international success. 'Pink Floyd' have been signed to record labels such as EMI, Capitol Records and Parlophone.

Psychedelic Rock

Psychedelic rock is a diverse style of rock music inspired, influenced or representative of psychedelic culture. Codes and conventions of psychedelic rock is especially hallucinogenic colour waves based on after-effects of drugs, most commonly LSD.