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Glen Matlock Disputes Biopic's Sex Pistols Story
4 May
Summary
- Glen Matlock's documentary challenges a biopic's portrayal of his exit.
- Matlock claims he left the Sex Pistols voluntarily due to band conflicts.
- A new documentary features interviews with Matlock and other punk figures.
Glen Matlock is set to release a new documentary, "I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol," offering his personal account of the Sex Pistols' rise to fame. This film directly addresses his departure from the band, disputing depictions in recent cinematic portrayals like the FX series "Pistol." Matlock asserts that he made the decision to leave due to internal conflicts and dissatisfaction with his role.
Matlock's memoir of the same name forms the basis of the documentary, which includes new interviews with contemporaries and bandmates like Steve Jones and Paul Cook. He aims to highlight his significant songwriting contributions, particularly to the album "Never Mind the Bollocks! Here's the Sex Pistols." The film promises behind-the-scenes details of the band's politics and the struggle for his voice to be heard.
The documentary will be available for digital purchase and rental starting May 26, with pre-orders open on Apple TV from May 12. While John Lydon is not featured due to estrangement, the film features other prominent figures such as Bill Idol and Debbie Harry, providing a comprehensive look at the birth of British punk.
