The Sex Pistols’ performance at Notre Dame Hall in London on November 15, 1976, stands as a pivotal moment in punk rock history. This event was orchestrated for a television special titled No Fun, produced by Janet Street-Porter for the London Weekend Show. The venue, Notre Dame Hall (also known as Notre Dame de France), located near Leicester Square, provided an intimate setting that captured the raw energy of the burgeoning punk scene.
The audience comprised several individuals who would later become prominent figures in the punk and post-punk movements. Attendees included: Joe Strummer (The Clash), Mick Jones (The Clash), Billy Idol (Generation X), Siouxsie Sioux, Steve Severin, and Kenny Morris (Siouxsie and the Banshees), Viv Albertine (The Slits), Poly Styrene (X-Ray Spex), TV Smith (The Adverts), Shane MacGowan (The Pogues), Vivienne Westwood (fashion designer), Jamie Reid (graphic artist) and Nancy Spungen.
As in 1976, the Sex Pistols weren’t allowed to perform at many venues due to their rebellious nature. However the church hall was allowed to be used by them to play one of their most publicized concerts. The band also returned in 1977 to perform another concert this time it spread Punk rock even further due to the large American media presence, this was also the first concert to feature Sid Vicious.
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