Sex Pistols Boat Party

 On June 7th, 1977 the Sex Pistols rented a boat to celebrate the release of their second single, “God Save the Queen”. 

The Sex Pistols (6/7/1977)

Sid Vicious sneers on as
the boat passes under Tower Bridge

The stunt and release coincided with Queen Elizabeth’s 25th anniversary of her accession to the throne or “Silver Jubilee”. 

Gos Save the Queen

As with most things Pistols, it didn’t end well. 

The aftermath

Malcolm McLaren lower right
about to get beat up and arrested

Sex Pistols Timeline:

8/27/1956 - Glen Matlock Born

5/9/1957 - Sid Vicious Born

10/8/1976 - Sex Pistols Sign with EMI

12/1/1976 - Sex Pistols and the Filth and the Fury

1/6/1977 - Sex Pistols Dropped by EMI 

3/10/1977 - Sex Pistols Sign to A&M

3/16/1977 - Sex Pistols Dropped by A&M

4/3/1977 - Sid Vicious First Gig

5/27/1977 - Sex Pistols Release God Save the Queen

6/7/1977 - Sex Pistols Boat Party

1/5/1978 - Sex Pistols 1978 Tour Begins

1/14/1978 - Sex Pistols Last Stand

1/17/1978 - Sex Pistols Call It Quits

10/12/1978 - Sid Vicious Arrested for Murder

10/23/1978 - Sid Vicious Suicide Attempt

12/9/1978 - Sid Vicious Arrested for Assault

1/2/1979 -  Sid Vicious Murder Trial Begins

2/2/1979 - Sid Vicious Dies

11/7/1986 - Sid and Nancy