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The documentary about the former bass guitarist, titled I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol, debuted on May 26 on Apple TV and Prime Video.
As a founding member of the legendary punk band, Matlock co-wrote ten songs on the 1977 album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, before leaving the band later that same year. The musician was later often overshadowed by the myth built around Sid Vicious, but the new film aims to add nuance to this.
The documentary features interviews with Billy Idol, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein from Blondie, Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet), as well as numerous punk and rock icons. The late Malcolm McLaren, Sid Vicious, and John Lydon appear through archival footage.
According to Matlock, the film's goal is to show that the success of the Sex Pistols was not exclusively about scandals and the legend of Sid Vicious. The bassist also speaks in detail about how classics like "Anarchy in the U.K." or "God Save the Queen" were born. The musician also touches upon the political and personal conflicts within the band. According to him, he held rather left-wing views, while John Lydon moved in a completely different direction over time. Although their relationship is distant today, Matlock says a reunion with Lydon is "simply not going to happen".
However, the Sex Pistols live on: alongside Steve Jones and Paul Cook, they are currently touring with singer Frank Carter, and this year they are embarking on an anniversary tour in Europe and the United States. Matlock also did not rule out the possibility of new songs being made in the future.
Thus, I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol is not just a nostalgic look back, but also a kind of historical correction: Glen Matlock can finally tell in his own voice what role he played in the history of one of punk's most important bands.
As a founding member of the legendary punk band, Matlock co-wrote ten songs on the 1977 album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols, before leaving the band later that same year. The musician was later often overshadowed by the myth built around Sid Vicious, but the new film aims to add nuance to this.
The documentary features interviews with Billy Idol, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein from Blondie, Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet), as well as numerous punk and rock icons. The late Malcolm McLaren, Sid Vicious, and John Lydon appear through archival footage.
According to Matlock, the film's goal is to show that the success of the Sex Pistols was not exclusively about scandals and the legend of Sid Vicious. The bassist also speaks in detail about how classics like "Anarchy in the U.K." or "God Save the Queen" were born. The musician also touches upon the political and personal conflicts within the band. According to him, he held rather left-wing views, while John Lydon moved in a completely different direction over time. Although their relationship is distant today, Matlock says a reunion with Lydon is "simply not going to happen".
However, the Sex Pistols live on: alongside Steve Jones and Paul Cook, they are currently touring with singer Frank Carter, and this year they are embarking on an anniversary tour in Europe and the United States. Matlock also did not rule out the possibility of new songs being made in the future.
Thus, I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol is not just a nostalgic look back, but also a kind of historical correction: Glen Matlock can finally tell in his own voice what role he played in the history of one of punk's most important bands.
