Steve Jones Biography and Timeline

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Sex Pistols evolve from The Strand, a band formed in 1972 with Jones on vocals, Cook on drums and Wally Nightingale on guitar

Saint Martins College

Plays guitar at the first Sex Pistols gig after the group adopts its new name and image.

Role range: 1972-1978

Guitarist

Moves from vocals to guitar as The Strand develops into the group that becomes the Sex Pistols.

Role range: 1972-1978

Sex Pistols

The Sex Pistols originally comprise vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock (later replaced by Sid Vicious). John Lydon (Johnny Rotten), is spotted by Mick Jones at the now renamed and restyled SEX boutique

Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall

Plays at the Lesser Free Trade Hall concert that helps inspire future Manchester musicians.

Role range: 1972-1978

Anarchy in the UK

Plays guitar on Anarchy in the UK, the band's first single and a defining punk release.

Role range: 1972-1978

Pretty Vacant

Plays guitar on Pretty Vacant, giving the single its sharp and anthemic sound.

Role range: 1972-1978

Holidays in the Sun

Plays guitar on Holidays in the Sun, the final single released before the album.

Role range: 1972-1978

Never Mind the Bollocks

Records most of the guitar work and some bass parts on the Sex Pistols' only studio album.

Role range: 1972-1978

The Great Rock n Roll Swindle

Works on The Great Rock n Roll Swindle project after the original band falls apart.

Role range: 1972-1978

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Sex Pistols are officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but they refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain"