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The Sex Pistols initiated the punk movement in the United Kingdom and is known as one of the most influential acts in the history of popular music. With public appearances that often ended in mayhem, the band provoked controversies that garnered a significant amount of publicity. Subjects addressed in their frequently obscene lyrics included consumerism, abortion, violence, apathy, anarchy, and fascism. When they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, the four surviving memories refused to attend the ceremony, calling the museum "a piss stain". Their most famous lineup - that of Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, and Paul Cook - lasted only a year before Rotten left and spurned a break-up. Just over a year after that, Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose, and any hopes of the four rebels (with many causes) reuniting were dashed. Because of the brief and tumultuous time in which these four were together, any item signed by all four is exceedingly rare. Offered here is one such piece, a 3.5" x 5.75" album page signed by all four of the 1977 iteration of the Sex Pistols - Rotten, Vicious, Jones, and Cook - in blue ballpoint pen. The page is in fine condition with some creasing and handling wear. It is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Tracy Collins, who originally obtained the autographs at the Royal Links Pavilion on Christmas Eve 1977 (just one month before announcing their break-up!). Collins notes, "They were very friendly and much nicer than I thought they'd be and didn't seem to mind signing autographs for fans or chatting with some of them. The actual concert they played was brilliant and easily the best one I saw although most of the bigger punk groups never came to the Norfolk area that much!" She dated her letter March 20th, 1979. Also authenticated & encapsulated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).