Sex Pistols

The Sex Pistols are a British hardcore punk band. They are best known for their controversial Never Mind the Bollocks. "Bollocks" is British slang for the testicles. The album features a song which criticizes Queen Elizabeth II.

When inducted into the Hall of Fame, they refused to attend, in criticism of the Hall for its use of executives rather than musicians as members of the nomination committee.

Genres
Punk

Significance
Never Mind the Bollocks is considered a breakthrough punk album and key in establishing hardcore punk.

Their style and image has been a major part of the development of punk.