The legendary English punk rock group The Sex Pistols , inactive since 2008, returns to the stage alongside singer and tattoo artist Frank Carter . The shows will take place on August 13th and 14th, 2024, and will feature a complete performance of Never Mind The Bollocks , the band's first and only album.
The band is performing without frontman Johnny Rotten , who lost a legal battle against the band in 2021. Guest singer Frank Carter is a longtime friend of the other members, Paul Cook , Glen Matlock , and Steve Jones . Carter has previously been a member of the groups Gallows , Pure Love , and Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes . “This has been a joy from beginning to end. When THE SEX PISTOLS call, you answer. I’m very excited to be a part of this,” Frank said (via Blabbermouth ).
Bush Hall: an important cultural center
Artists are gathering to raise funds for Bush Hall , a historic London music venue located in the Shepherd's Bush . The venue has existed since 1904, when it was a dance hall. Later, it was transformed into a mess hall during World War II, a bingo hall, and a rehearsal space for big names in music, such as The Who , Cliff Richard , and others (via Bush Hall Official Website ).
In the 80s and 90s, the venue was also a social and billiards club, before undergoing renovations with the aim of reopening for a musical purpose. The current owners are Charlie Raworth and Emma Hutchinson , and their space hosts different events. But the place is known for its music, having hosted performances by names like REM , Amy Winehouse , The Killers , as well as being a space for promising new artists.
The venue is facing rising prices in the area and a decrease in demand for live shows. As a result, it risks closing its doors, as do other establishments in the region. “We’re going to play Pistols songs because they need support and money. We thought it would be a great way to help. This is my place. I grew up in Shepherd’s Bush and I still live around here. It would be a shame to see it disappear and we want to keep it going,” said Paul Cook (via Blabbermouth ).
Ticket sales begin next Wednesday, the 5th, through the Live Nation . Profits from ticket sales will be donated to invest in the venue's facilities and support existing artists and projects at Bush Hall . Check out Frank Carter's post below showcasing the concert poster, created by renowned artist Shepard Fairey .
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