It’s become the stuff of legend: Glen Matlock plays bass, and writes some great tunes, with the Sex Pistols and is then unceremoniously replaced by non-player Sid Vicious who then becomes a punk icon.

Matlock has rejoined the Pistols since for some lucrative touring but we’ll always wonder what would’ve have happened to the band if he’d stuck around a bit longer. Speaking of touring for filthy lucre, the jury’s still out on Glen playing in the ‘reformed’ Faces with Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall in Rod Stewart’s place. Say what?! How can it be the Faces without Ronnie Lane and Rod the Mod? That aside, Glen is a cracking bassist and here’s an old clip to prove it...

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Band(s): Sex Pistols, The Rich Kids, Faces

Gear: Rickenbacker 4001, Fender Precision Bass

More info:www.glenmatlock.com

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Listen: Sex Pistols - Anarchy In The UK (live)