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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1977

Page

10

Punk Rock: Sex Pistols Spark London Youth Uproar

AP reports Johnny Rotten and The Sex Pistols ignite a UK punk scene with shouted anthems and torn outfits. Teenage fans, some near 14, thrash in dim venues while critics debate the movement as a new force or mere degeneracy.

London Johnny Rotten U.K Britain Rotten

Punk rock reshapes music scene sparks debate across Britain

British punk scene drew sharp criticism from press and public figures as clubs banned concerts and major labels hesitated over contracts. Figures like Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood defend the movement while observers warn of violence and political edge. Critics foresee a clash between new acts such as The Sex Pistols and established legends, with sales shifting as awards and charts reflect the upheaval.

EMI Stranglers United Artists New York Bowery Genghis Khan Michael Watts Malcolm McLaren McLaren Rotten Lydon Leeds Rat Scabies The Damned Gareth Jesus Birmingham University George Wire Joan Baez Judy Nylon Vivian Westwood Stones Who Mount Olympus Brian Harrigan Melody Maker Britain Industry Association Elton John Yesteryear Dan Kelleher Derelicts Germany Ron Watts

Saturday Theater Times Feature Evening Cinema Lineup

Community Theatre Veronica's Room at 8, Roosevelt Royale Plaza Suite at 8:30. Iowa The Sentinel showings 2:15 4 5:50 7:40 9:30. World Fun With Dick and Jane 1 3 5:05 7:05 9:10. Times Network 2 4:20 6:45 9:05. Plaza Freaky Friday 2:15 4:05 5:55 7:50 9:40. Stage 1 Cassandra Crossing 2:30 4:55 7:30 9:55. Stage 2 Rocky 2:35 4:50 7:35 9:50. Stage 3 Silver Streak 2:30 4:40 7:40 9:50. Stage 4 The Seven Percent Solution 2:40 4:50 7:40 9:50. Eastown 1 A Star Is Born 1:30 4 7:15 9:45. Eastown 2 Twilight's Last Gleaming 1:30 3:55 7:15 9:40. Twin West The Man Who Fell to Earth 7:45 Monty Python and the Holy Grail 10:05 Kung Fu Mama 11:40. Twin East Flesh Gordon 7:45 Hot Times 9:20 The Female Bunch 10:50. Marion Features at 11 1 3 5 7 9 11.

Eastown Twin West Twin East

West Germany Pop Concerts Draw Over Three Million Fans

In 1976 West Germany hosted about 2 000 pop concerts drawing more than three million music lovers. Organizers booked acts including Manhattan Transfer, Abba members Annie Frida and Benny, Nana Mouskouri, and Shirley MacLaine. Shirley starts her German tour April 19 in Frankfurt Century Hall.

Munich West Germany UPI Republic Manhattan Transfer Anna Frida Bjoern Benny Sweden Abba Nana Mouskouri Shirley McLaine Frankfurt Century Hall

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