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Dallas: Sex Pistols at Longhorn Ballroom
September 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sex Pistols Bring Punk’s Founding Fury to Dallas
Sex Pistols Longhorn Ballroom fans can finally see the band that started it all, as the pioneering London punks headline the historic Dallas venue on Friday, September 11, at 8:00 PM. As a result, Dallas gets a rare shot at the raw, confrontational energy that reshaped rock music in the late 1970s. In addition, the show arrives as part of a broader wave of reunion dates drawing new attention to the band’s short but seismic run.
Formed in London in 1975, the Sex Pistols released just one studio album, “Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols,” yet its impact still echoes through punk, rock, and pop culture. Singles like “Anarchy in the UK” and “God Save the Queen” turned the band into a lightning rod for controversy and a blueprint for do-it-yourself music. Overall, few bands changed the sound and attitude of a generation as quickly as this one did.
About Sex Pistols
Fronted originally by Johnny Rotten alongside Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock, the band’s confrontational style and stripped-down sound made them the flashpoint of the UK punk explosion. Their story, including the chaos that surrounded Sid Vicious’s brief tenure, is documented in depth on Wikipedia, where the band’s short but enormously influential run is traced from formation to breakup.
Sex Pistols Longhorn Ballroom Show Details & Tickets
Doors open ahead of the 8:00 PM show at Longhorn Ballroom, located at 216 Corinth St in Dallas. In addition, the venue’s storied, no-frills setting suits a band built on raw performance rather than polish. Consequently, fans should plan to arrive early and expect a loud, packed room.
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Overall, this show is one of several strong bookings coming to Longhorn Ballroom this fall. Browse more upcoming shows on the Texas Music Map events calendar to plan the rest of your live-music calendar.